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Infrastructure Sector : M74 Raith, Junction 5

LOCATION: Central Scotland
CLIENT: Transport Scotland
STATUS: Current
COST: £55m (Structures £26m)

The Central Scotland Transport Corridor Studies (CSTCS) identified and investigated specific interventions to resolve or ameliorate the transport problems within the A8, A80 and M74 corridors. In January 2003, Scottish Ministers announced: ‘An investigation into ways of improving the performance of the trunk road network…including Raith Interchange on the M74 will be undertaken as part of the delivery phase for the upgrading of the A8 between Baillieston and Newhouse’. In 2003, in conjunction with Mouchel, Fairhurst was commissioned to develop proposals for this project.

This £55m scheme comprises a 3 level grade separated junction at Raith together with associated works on the A725, M74, Bellshill Road and Hamilton Road (B7071). The proposed scheme creates a new direct A725 link which will pass below the Raith junction. There will be an additional lane on the M74 southbound between Bothwell services and the Raith junction.

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Key Project Personnel

Ian McKay
Partner

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Ian is a Partner in Fairhurst's Glasgow office and has over 22 years experience in the design, project management and procurement of a wide range of highway projects and studies in the UK and overseas.

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