Question reference: S6W-20760
- Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 21 August 2023
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 September 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the accident investigation study on the Garvald junction on the A702 will be concluded.
Answer
Transport Scotland undertakes an annual assessment of the safety performance of the entire trunk road network, including the A702. Whilst accident patterns and rates in the form of Route Accident Reduction Plans (RARP) are considered, all locations where three or more personal-injury accidents have occurred in a three year period are screened. Further investigations are then carried out and, where appropriate, mitigation measures are prioritised for delivery.
Through this assessment, the Garvald junction, north of Dolphinton on the A702 has been identified for further investigation. The Operating Company, BEAR Scotland, has been instructed to carry out an accident investigation and prevention study. Road safety engineers will review recorded injury accidents and the operation of the junction, with recommendations for improvements being made as appropriate. The study is expected to be complete by the end of this financial year. Any recommendations for improvements will be considered thereafter and prioritised for delivery alongside other casualty reduction commitments in the South East Unit.