The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
A90 safety review after 57 accidents in just three years
Roads bosses have promised a safety review of the A90 after a spate of crashes on the dual carriageway between Dundee and Perth.
The busy stretch of road has seen at least 57 accidents from January 1 2017 to October 30 last year, according to information released under Freedom of Information powers.
There was one fatality during the period, the statistics show.
Roads agency Transport Scotland, which has committed to halving all road deaths by 2030, has confirmed it will hold an annual road safety review of the A90 Perth to Dundee road between July and August this year.
Murdo Fraser, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Perthshire North, is campaigning for better signage.
He said he is concerned by the number of drivers who do not realise they are no longer driving on a motorway after leaving the Friarton Bridge outside Perth.
“Fifty-seven accidents in three years is a high number for a dual carriageway,” said Mr Fraser.
“It emphasises what we have been saying about the majority of motorists not being aware that they are no longer travelling on a motorway on their way to Dundee.”
He continued: “Most motorists will be travelling at 70mph or more in some cases. Then they are confronted with the likes of a slow-moving tractor or a bus pulling into a bus stop.
“We believe there needs to be better signage to warn people of issues like these.”
There have been a number of high-profile incidents on the road already this year, although road safety measures are not believed to have been a factor.
Hugh Gillies, Transport Scotland director of roads, replied to a letter from Mr Fraser raising concerns about the A90. He said his officers carried out the last Annual Road Safety Review last summer and highlighted ongoing work to improve safety along the stretch of dual carriageway.