Moray SNP News

LOCHHEAD COMMENTS ON PUBLICATION OF THE A96 CORRIDOR REVIEW

Commenting on the publication of the A96 Corridor Review, Richard Lochhead said:

“The A96 Corridor Review outlines the possible alternatives to full dualling and even though this is a remnant of the Bute House Agreement with the Greens that obviously no longer exists, Ministers quite rightly promised to publish its findings given the number of people who submitted their views but it’s important to note that the Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed that the policy remains to fully dual the A96. Indeed, the Inverness to Nairn stretch is being scheduled.

“I continue to impress upon the Cabinet Secretary the strong feeling locally on this issue and support for dualling, in light of the significant economic and safety benefits of the project for Moray. Although the review option that stops short of fully dualling includes Keith and Elgin bypasses, I am clear that needs to be part of a fully dualled road. 

“Opposition politicians like to jump up and down to get attention but it took the election of an SNP Government to get the dualling commitment in the first place and many road improvements in Moray, like the Fochabers and Mosstodloch bypass, that have been delivered.

"The findings will now go out to full consultation and I would encourage everyone with strongly held views on the A96 to respond and ensure their voices are heard.”