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Statistics confirming that road casualties in Scotland have fallen to their lowest level on record have been published, Transport Minister Keith Brown said today.

Reported road accident and casualty statistics are released today by Transport Scotland’s Statistician. This reference document updates provisional figures published in June and presents more detailed analysis, including estimates of drink driving accidents, accident costs, comparisons with other countries and an article on vulnerable road users.

In just six months, thousands of people have taken the opportunity for a closer look at Scotland’s biggest infrastructure project in a generation, it has been revealed.

New flyover bridges lifted into place

Transport Minister Keith Brown has moved to reassure Scottish passengers following the DfT's announcement on changes to rail fares and tickets: “The Scottish Government is committed to doing everything we can to make rail fares affordable for all, particularly in this difficult climate.

"Survey work underway now on the A9 will cover the equivalent of 30,000 football fields" said Transport Minister Keith Brown during a visit to Drumochter today.

The A77 will close between the Dutch House roundabout at Monkton to the Bellfield roundabout this weekend as part of a £10.6 million improvement scheme on the key arterial route between Glasgow and Stranraer.

Ground investigations are underway at Berriedale Braes, on the northernmost section of the A9, to help identify a solution to the hairpin bend.

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the Scottish Government is entering into talks to safeguard around 1,400 jobs by bringing Prestwick Airport into public ownership.

Road users and communities across the central belt are being given the opportunity to look at the plans for the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements project through a series of public exhibitions kicking off tomorrow in Baillieston.