The Scottish Executive has announced a �440m road spending and maintenance programme.

The package, covering the next two years, represents a 22% increase in spending, according to Transport Minister Sarah Boyack.

It will tackle upgrades, road repairs and safety measures for the Scottish trunk road network (see full list below).

A total of �80m will be spent on five major projects to which the executive is already committed, including the dualling of the A1 between Haddington and Dunbar and the extension to the southern end of the M77 from Malletsheugh to Fenwick.

A further �50m will pay for a programme of bridge repairs including the continuing work on the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow.

Essential maintenance and major structural repairs on some of the most heavily used parts of the Scottish road network like the Edinburgh City bypass and the M8 through Glasgow will account for another �200m.

The executive believes the measures will benefit private motorists, the business community and public transport passengers alike.

Ms Boyack said: "A properly maintained motorway and trunk road network is vital for Scotland.

"We are committed to building an integrated transport system which meets our social and economic needs. This funding package is a major part of that pledge."

Among the other beneficiaries of the announcement are Skye Bridge users, where a discount scheme and the freezing of tolls are planned.

An A9 millennium cycle route is also on the agenda.

Full list of projects:

Strategic Roads Review major schemes

• A1 Haddington to Dunbar
• A78 Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston by-pass
• A830 Arisaig to Kinsadel
• A96 Fochabers and Mosstodloch by-pass
• M77 Malletsheugh to Fenwick

Major scheme land preparation and works

• A876 Kincardine Bridge

Route Action Plan and other minor schemes

• A1 Howburn to Houndwood
• A7 Hawick Traffic Relief Scheme
• A68 Soutra
• A75 Cairntop to Barlae
• A75 Chapelton to Bush o' Bield
• A76 Crossroads
• A76 Gateside
• A77 Central Reservation Safety Fencing
• A77 Hansel Village Footbridge
• A77 Turnberry
• A9 Bankfoot
• A9 North Kessock
• A90 Bridge of Dee to Ellon Road pedestrian improvements
• A90 Forfar
• A90 Glamis
• A90 Glendoick
• A90 Hatton Bends
• A90 Inchmichael
• A90 Inchture
• A90 Kinfauns
• A95 Cromdale
• A95 Advie Bridge replacement
• A96 Coachford
• A96 Newtongarry

Major structural repairs

• A720 Edinburgh City Bypass Phases 2 and 3
• A8 Baillieston to Shotts Phase 1
• A90 Kinfauns (Phase 2)
• A90 St Annes to Careston
• A92 Tay Bridge approach road
• A985 Admiralty Road, Rosyth
• M8 Claylands to Livingston
• M8 Cumbernauld Road to Provan
• M9 Almond Bridge
• M73 Manse Road to Lochend
• M73 Maryville to Baillieston
• M74 Raith Interchange

Bridges

• A68 Drygrange Bridge
• A76 Afton Bridge
• A78 Inverkip Street Rail Bridge
• A87 Shiel Bridge
• M8 Kingston Bridge

Skye Bridge

• Skye Bridge discount scheme and freezing of tolls Cycle Routes
• A9 Millennium Cycle Route