Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast 110: Footies #4: Duel Narratives
Jun 8, 2024
Lewis McBlane from the Northern Scot discusses the 80-year campaign to dual the A96 road, the Scottish government's failed promises, challenges in road infrastructure, and the persistent efforts of campaigners for a successful resolution in the future.
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80-Year Bypass Campaign
- The A96, connecting Inverness and Aberdeen, is a crucial yet underdeveloped road in Scotland.
- The Northern Scott has campaigned for bypassing major towns along this road for over 20 years, with calls for Elgin's bypass exceeding 80 years.
Broken Promise
- The Scottish Government pledged to dual the A96 by 2030 in 2011.
- Initial progress included design contracts and route planning, but actual construction stalled.
Hidden Cancellation
- The government claims a climate assessment caused the delay, but the pledge was scrapped before the review began.
- The 2030 deadline quietly disappeared from official communications around 2019.