Upgrade the A75 route from Dumfries to the M6 to a dual carriageway

The Government should begin roadworks to upgrade the A75 from Dumfries to the M6 to dual carriageway standard.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jan – Feb 2026

17 FEB 2026
Petition rejected
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29 JAN 2026
Petition created

Background

The A75 is one of the most vital roads leading out of Scotland, It is the main route HGV's take coming out of Stranraer. Upgrading to a Dual carriageway would greatly increase efficiency and overall road safety.