Dumfries and Galloway Council Leader pleased with confirmation of A75 feasibility study funding

Leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Cllr Gail Macgregor has welcomed a letter from Simon Lightfoot MP, Minister for Local Transport, which confirms that the UK Government will be moving forward with the requested feasibility work on improvements to the A75, with further funding for the project confirmed in the Budget for 2025/26.

Mr Lightwood states in his letter that the Government recognises the A75’s strategic value to the UK and its importance to the people of Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire.

Councillor Macgregor’s letter informed the Government on the need for improvements to the A75, including exploring options for a bypass around Crocketford and Springholm.

Leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council Leader, Cllr Gail Macgregor, said:
“I thank the Minister for his response, and I am very pleased to hear that the new UK Government will continue to take this forward.

“As I have said previously, The A75 has been neglected for too long, and it suffers from congestion, poor safety, and lack of resilience. It is not fit for purpose for the current volume of traffic and it hampers the economic and social development of our area. Both the A75 and the A77 are vital arteries for communities and commerce across both Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire and, equally importantly, as a vital link to serve the wider UK as a key link to the port at Cairnryan.

“I welcome this funding and look forward to the next steps”