Review into safety of two central reservations now under way as ‘matter of urgency’ after fatal A90 crash
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A review into the safety of two central reservations following a fatal crash on the A90 is now under way as a “matter of urgency”, Transport Scotland has confirmed.
It comes after Scottish Conservative north-east MSP Liam Kerr and Ellon councillor Gillian Owen wrote to the transport body over concerns about the layout at Tipperty Industrial Estate and Logie Road near Ellon.
A fatal crash in January heightened concerns when a 74-year-old man died in a collision involving a car and lorry at the Tipperty junction.
In a response to Mr Kerr’s letter, Transport Scotland said a review of the central reservations is now under way as a matter of urgency.
MSP Liam Kerr said: “The current layout of these central reservations is extremely dangerous and I welcome an urgent safety review being carried out.
“The consultation must gather a range of views so different options can be assessed on how to improve these terrifying junctions.
“It was devastating to hear of the fatal crash in January which is why action must be taken immediately to reduce such tragic incidents in the area.”
Councillor Gillian Owen added: “Lives are being put at risk on a daily basis crossing this dual carriageway and I’m glad Transport Scotland recognises this.
“Collisions have been occurring at these central reservations for too long which is why any improvements are welcome.
“I, along with Mr Kerr, will continue to push for updates on what solutions come from the urgent safety review.”
In his response, Transport Scotland’s interim director of roads Stewart Leggett said: “A wider review assessing the central reservations at Logie Road and Tipperty Industrial Centre is now underway.
“Once that appraisal is completed, including a consultation exercise, an evaluation on the future use of the central reservations will be undertaken. In the circumstances, the review is being treated as a matter of urgency.”
