Vulnerability of the project to risks

Construction activities are confined to the carriageway boundary and immediate verges, and maintenance is carried out on a like for like, basis. This will reduce the risk of major accidents or environmental disasters that could negatively impact the surrounding environment.

Improvement of the road surface following carriageway resurfacing works will enhance skid resistance, and thus overall road safety on completion of the scheme.

The new road signs, VRS, and road markings will decrease the likelihood of serious accidents.

It has been determined that the project is not expected to alter the vulnerability of the existing trunk road infrastructure to risk of major accidents or disasters.