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Representatives from 26 consultancy companies are in Perth today (28 May) to find out more about A9 dualling opportunities. Transport Scotland is hosting the Industry Day to inform the engineering consultancy market about business opportunities available through their ambitious £3 billion A9 dualling programme

Thoughtless litterbugs across Scotland are needlessly costing taxpayers money that could be put to better use on transport improvements. On average, over 1800 tonnes of litter are cleared from the sides of Scotland’s road and rail routes every year – enough to fill two Commonwealth swimming pools.

More efficient and effective management Firth of Forth transportThe Scottish Parliament has passed a Bill for the establishment of a new operating company to manage the Forth Road Bridge, the new Forth Replacement Crossing and the surrounding road infrastructure.

Minister for Transport, Keith Brown said: “Other countries have been showing an interest in the way we are engaging the people of Scotland in the search for a name for the Forth Replacement Crossing. The response from the public has been tremendous with over 27,000 people having voted so far. With voting set to close on June 7, I want to encourage many more people to take part that’s why we have produced a short video taking a light hearted look at each of the nominations which you can view at www.namethebridge.co.uk “

North Ayrshire communities are being invited to have their say on the proposed design for the A737 The Den road scheme.

Two much needed A82 upgrades moved a step closer this week as Transport Scotland announced details of the latest contract developments. The national transport agency has published its shortlist for the £5.5 million Crianlarich Bypass construction contract and at the same time announced the intention to award a £2 million design contract for the 16 km Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme.

Local residents and businesses along the A82 have welcomed alternative road closure proposals for the A82 Pulpit Rock improvements which are set to get underway later this month.