Contractor appointed for Ground Investigation works for Springholm and Crocketford Bypasses

Transport Scotland has awarded a £1.1 million (excluding VAT) ground investigation works contract to Causeway Geotech Ltd to support the ongoing design and assessment work for the A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements project.

The work is expected to start in March and will last for a period of approximately eight weeks.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said:

“We are committed to improving safety, resilience and reliability for everyone who uses the A75, including freight operators.

“The design and assessment work is proceeding at pace to consider options for realigning the A75 trunk road with bypasses of Springholm and Crocketford.  The villages are the only two settlements along this busy route not to have been bypassed and we are pleased to be taking this work forward to improve the lives of people living, visiting and working in the villages.

“The ground investigation work due to get underway next month will support the assessment work and contribute to the identification of a preferred route option which we expect to confirm in early 2027.”

Further information on the A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements project can be found at: https://www.transport.gov.scot/projects/a75-springholm-and-crocketford-improvements-scheme/project-details/