A96 Fochabers & Mosstodloch Bypass takes a significant step forward

Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson today welcomed the news that the A96 Fochabers & Mosstodloch Bypass, which will bring benefits to north east communities, has taken a significant step forward.

Transport Scotland has completed a review of the mitigation measures for this project and has published its conclusions.

The project, representing a £19 million - £25 million investment in this vital line for the businesses and communities of the north east, will re-route the A96 around Fochabers and Mosstodloch as opposed to the current lay-out which runs directly through the towns. This will bring safety benefits to the area by removing traffic from the heart of these communities.

Mr Stevenson said:

"This Government is committed to ensuring an efficient transport network. The A96 Fochabers and Mosstodloch Bypass, a vital link in Scotland’s Transport network’ is a key part of those plans.

"I am delighted to see this project moving forward. It will bring benefits for communities across the north east through cutting journey times, easing peoples commute and improving local connections. Not to mention the benefits to the local economy and that of the wider north east."

Transport Scotland will now finalise the detail designs before moving to the tendering process. Work is likely to start in late 2008/early 2009 with completion expected by mid 2010.

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