The M77 Highway: saving lives and money
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Published on: January 20, 2023
Evan O T Crane1, Angelica Augustine, Gavin R Tait
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock KA2 0BE, UK. evancrane@doctors.org.uk
Abstract:
Upgrading of a stretch of the A77, a major road in South West Scotland to Highway status has resulted in a significant reduction in the incidence of serious and fatal road traffic accidents on a major international route. Notwithstanding the pain and suffering prevented, the annual economic savings amount to over pound 6.1 Million ($12.14 M/euro 7.96 M) The Highway, with an effective central reservation barrier, will pay for itself in 17 years and will continue to prevent serious injury and save lives.
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