More than 120 road safety projects across Scotland have been given the green light with funding from the Scottish Government.
A total of £10 million from the Road Safety Improvement Fund has been awarded to councils to tackle critical concerns on local roads.
From city junctions to country bends, the projects aim to reduce collisions and save lives.
Improvements include upgraded traffic signals, clearer signage, and safer spaces for walking and cycling.
Resurfaced roads and alignment tweaks will smooth out carriageways and cut risks for all users.
New vehicle restraint systems are also being installed, with a focus on shielding vulnerable road users like motorcyclists.
Pedestrian safety is a top priority too, with new crossings planned to improve access and visibility.
In busy towns and villages, traffic calming measures will help lower speeds and increase safety.
Speed management is also key, with a 50mph pilot project being trialled on popular motorcycling routes in the Scottish Borders.
Flashing signs and better road markings will aim to sharpen driver attention and reaction times.
Seven local authorities are close to completing or have already finished rolling out 20mph speed limits on their roads.
The 20mph initiative is being delivered in line with Scotland’s wider ambition to become a global leader in road safety.
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said the goal remains to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.
She hailed the partnership between government and councils in delivering real change on the ground.
The improvements, she said, are evidence of a shared determination to protect lives at every turn.
Hyslop welcomed the high number of councils stepping up with ambitious schemes to enhance safety.
She confirmed that a record £48 million has been set aside for road safety in the draft 2025/26 budget.
That investment underscores a deep commitment to long-term change and lasting impact.
Speaking ahead of the Road Safety Scotland seminar in Edinburgh, she said one death is always one too many.
She added that every action taken now moves us closer to a Scotland where safer travel is guaranteed for all.
The announcement marks a significant step in Scotland’s Vision Zero approach to road safety.
It is a reminder that through practical measures and united effort, lives can be saved and futures secured.
