Over 170 Road Safety Schemes Delivered Across Scotland with Government Funding

More than 170 road safety projects are being rolled out across Scotland’s local road network, supported by funding from the Scottish Government.

Through the Road Safety Improvement Fund, over £14 million has been distributed to local authorities during the current financial year to help deliver measures aimed at reducing risk and improving safety for road users.

The schemes, due for completion by the end of March 2026, cover a wide range of interventions. These include junction upgrades, targeted treatments on bends—particularly to improve safety for motorcyclists—alongside the installation of motorcycle-friendly barriers and specialist road markings such as PRIME.

Other improvements include priority route enhancements, new pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures, and the introduction of innovative technologies like intelligent solar road studs and vehicle-activated signs.

To ensure effectiveness, each project will be reviewed after one and three years to assess its impact on reducing collisions and improving overall safety.

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said road safety remains a key priority for the Scottish Government, with ongoing collaboration between national and local partners essential to reducing casualties.

She added that the fund enables councils to implement practical safety improvements across their networks, while also supporting measures that encourage active travel by making routes safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

The programme forms part of Scotland’s wider ambition to significantly reduce road deaths and serious injuries, with the long-term goal of creating the safest road network in the world by 2030.