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Minister Congratulates Raynesway at A76 Glenairlie Opening

27 March 2009

Even heavy rain could not dampen spirits at the Commissioning Ceremony held recently for the opening of the upgraded A76 Glenairlie road improvement scheme, carried out by Raynesway Construction.

In addition to new safe overtaking opportunities provided for road users following construction of a wide single carriageway over a 3km  stretch of the A76 south of Mennock village, part of the existing A76 has been de-trunked and converted into a dedicated cycle track.

All the material excavated from the site of the new road was reused during the works and material from existing junctions was used on nearby farm access roads, while topsoil was reused around the site.

In order to improve pollution protection measures in the area, a sustainable drainage system has been installed over the length of the project. Otter tunnels have also been built to allow the animals to safely pass under the road.

Mr Stevenson commented "This is an important scheme for communities across the South West and we are pleased this upgrade has been completed on time and on budget. As Minister for Climate Change, I am delighted to also see that this investment has also delivered a new
dedicated cycle path which will be great for the environment and great for people's health."

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