The M77 Highway: saving lives and money.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18672239.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2008.04.025.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Accident Prevention
- Accidents, Traffic