Sheriffhall Flyover Upgrade Decision Imminent

0:00A decision on the long-awaited Sheriff Hall Flyover upgrade is coming soon, right after the Scottish Parliament elections on May 7th. Transport Scotland's chief executive just confirmed it in a letter to partners, saying, expect it early in the new session. This project's been in the works nearly nine years, announced back in July 2017 as part of the Edinburgh City Region deal to fix up the A720 Edinburgh City bypass junction. This have been vocal about their frustration, with the transport secretary calling it disappointing that no call was made before Parliament, dissolved for the vote. A public inquiry wrapped up early 2023, but the report only hit the government early this year. In her update, Alison Irvine explained over 1,200 pieces of evidence need deeper view by experts, which takes time for a solid outcome. Still, she's assured everyone the new government will get the advice fast. As locked in through the Scottish spending review, so improvements as Sheriff Hall keep moving forward no matter what.

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