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A82 trunk road speed limits to be reviewed following joint request by Highland MSPs


By Louise Glen

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A82: Make it Safe.
A82: Make it Safe.

Transport Scotland have instructed a review of the varying speed limits in and around Fort William following pressure from two Highlands MSPs.

From the Croit Anna Hotel beside the A82 on the southside of Fort William to the Annat Industrial Estate near Corpach on the A830, the speed limit changes no less than nine times.

At the end of last year Donald Cameron MSP and Kate Forbes MSP wrote jointly to Transport Scotland to see if a streamlined speed limit would be more beneficial.

In his response to the politicians, chief executive Roy Brannen confirmed Transport Scotland have instructed BEAR Scotland “to review the speed limit on the A830 between A82/A830 roundabout and Corpach for consistency with limits in the surrounding area and any changes since the network-wide review in 2012”. Mr Brannen added that the study will commence in the current financial year.

Welcoming the news, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, said: “It’s important that public agencies are responsive to local concerns, so I am pleased that Transport Scotland has responded positively and recognises that there is a case for reviewing the speed limits.

“I look forward to receiving their recommendations which I hope will improve traffic flow and road safety.”

Lochaber constituency MSP Kate Forbes added: “It does seem bizarre that the speed limit changes nine times in such a short stretch. I think consistency matters, and I am pleased that Transport Scotland has recognised that.

“This was first raised by a constituent, it shows the power of constituency representation and joint party working. In these days of fraught political debates, it’s refreshing to be working across party lines.

Should any changes be recommended from the review, these will then be subject to a statutory consultation process.

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