Cross Tay Link Road
Summary of Effects
The residual environmental effects of the proposed CTLR Project are those likely effects following the implementation of the proposed mitigation measures.
Each technical chapter of the EIAR presents a detailed consideration of the likely residual effects during the Construction and Operational Stage of the proposed CTLR Project. Operational residual effects are generally permanent in nature, whereas construction effects are often temporary nature (albeit for a period of approximately 2.5 years). For this chapter significant residual effects have been identified as those remaining at moderate (adverse/beneficial) or above.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has identified there will be residual effects during both the construction and operational phases of the proposed CTLR Project. The following significant residual adverse construction effects are predicted:
- Adverse effects to landscape and visual receptors;
- Permanent loss of woodland and habitat;
- Path closures and diversions;
- Change to private property access; and
- Adverse effects to agricultural and woodland holdings due to construction compounds.
The proposed CTLR Project will however reduce congestion on the main road network particularly through Perth City Centre and Bridgend. This will provide beneficial effects to air quality through a reduction in NO2, PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations. Communities either side of the River Tay will be connected via the River Tay Crossing Bridge, and a new active travel route for existing and future communities will be provided along the southern side of the proposed CTLR Project.
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