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Roads Maintenance
A77 and A78 Trunk Roads
A77 Haggstone Climbing Lane
The Scottish Government, have commissioned Atkins Highways and Transportation, to
carry out design works for A77 Haggstone Climbing Lane
On 16 November 2004, details of the scheme were received for comment.
A climbing lane is proposed from the Fish Farm at Lochryan to
Drumbro. This will provide two dedicated lanes for northbound traffic, similar to
the new layout at Turnberry.
South Ayrshire Council comments are:
General
This scheme was identified and recommended in the draft Route Action Plan (RAP)
Firm Strategy Report for the A77: Ayr to Stranraer prepared by South Ayrshire Council
and Dumfries and Galloway for the Scottish Government in October 1997.
In general, the works are considered to be of benefit.
It is noted that this scheme is immediately after the entrance to South Ayrshire
from the south and the ferry ports. The scheme includes major earthworks and the
formation of an extensive cutting area. I would recommended, where possible, that
landscaping and environmental measures be put in place to blend in with the surrounding
environment and that mitigation measures are put in place to safeguard against changing
the characteristic of the area.
Local Plan
The South Ayrshire
Local Plan sets out the policies, proposals and recommendations of South
Ayrshire Council, as the local planning authority, for the development and other
use of land, the protection of environmental resources and for the management of
transport and traffic within the administrative area of South Ayrshire Council.
Its vision is to provide a co-ordinated land use strategy which contributes to:
- a strong and diverse local economy;
- meeting the needs and aspirations of South Ayrshire for housing, jobs, education
and leisure; and
- maintaining and enhancing through a sustainable approach, the high environmental
quality of the area.
The Local Plan is available on
South Ayrshire Council's website. This scheme should ensure that all works
take account of this document. Also available is the Interactive mapping which details,
for example, greenbelt areas, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and conservation
areas.
Biodiversity
Please consider the Ayrshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan which aims include conserving
South Ayrshire's local biodiversity and safeguarding the natural environment. Specific
comments can be made on the details of landscaping / biodiversity proposals when
they are available.
Lighting
As this is a remote rural area, it is considered that this proposal must not include
any road lighting for the reasons listed below.
- With the correct road markings and advance signing, there would be very little benefit
gained from lighting the junctions in this scheme.
- The additional electrical load associated with any lighting would contribute to
the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere.
- Any lighting would produce "sky-glow" and "light pollution"
in an inherently dark area.
Cleansing
Issues that would affect SAC’s cleaning service include
- any alteration including the creation or removal of lay-bys – SAC would require
to remove any euro-bins and enclosure prior to the removal of the lay-by
- kerbing
- loose stone in design which would affect edge drainage
- possible difficulties sweeping a 2+1 .
Environmental Health
Environmental Health
request that cognisance be given to the impact any works may have on local residents
ie nuisance from noise, dust or vibration.
Roads Issues
The proposed works appear to include improvements at the junction with the unclassified
U033 public road.
Specific comment on the junction improvements will be made on receipt of road layout,
geometry, drainage layout and construction details.
The proposed works appear to include improvements at the junction with the private
road at Drumbro. Owners of these roads and accesses should be informed of the SE
opinion regarding the position of the boundary between the trunk road and the private
road, and the associated maintenance implications.