A75 to benefit from major investment in Scottish transport

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used a visit to Paisley on 25 July to announce a £66 million package for investment in Scottish transport. 

As part of the funding, the Scottish government will be given an extra £3.45 million to conduct a feasibility study for upgrades to the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway. 

The key road, which links the Cairnryan port serving Northern Ireland with the rest of the UK, is vital to UK connectivity and economic growth, yet is not fit for purpose.

Speaking in response to the announcement, Jonathan Walker, Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy at Logistics UK said: “Strengthening the transport links between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and local connections in Scotland, has long been a priority for Logistics UK’s members, who move all the goods that the economy relies upon, so news of this investment is welcome.  

"Logistics businesses rely on strong transport links between ports on both sides of the Irish Sea to ensure the seamless delivery of goods between business and consumers, and investment on the critical A75 route would reinforce supply chain links across the country, which is to be welcomed.”

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in 2026, Logistics UK will be updating its policy position on the A75 and our asks of government.

Senior Policy Manager Alexandra Herdman is holding a virtual meeting with interested members to discuss this topic on Tuesday 12 August between 14:00 –15:00 via Microsoft Teams.

To register to attend, please follow this link.

If you are unable to attend but wish to engage on this topic, please email [email protected].