Works start Monday 7 February for three nights

Surfacing improvements worth £110,000 are set to get underway from Monday 7 February at 7.30pm on the southbound M90 hardshoulder near Bridge of Earn.

The improvements will address defects in the surface on the hardshoulder from the Junction 10 on-slip to Bridge of Earn, ensuring the integrity and safety of this part of the network remains at the highest level.

The project is scheduled to begin on Monday 7 February over three nights, with works programmed to take place between 7.30pm and 6am each night. All work is expected to be complete by 6am on Thursday 10 February.

To ensure all roadworkers as well as motorists are kept safe throughout the project, there will be a combined nearside lane and hard shoulder closure on the southbound carriageway at night. In addition, a 50mph speed restriction will also be in place for safety.

During the daytime only the hardshoulder will remain closed.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Unit Representative, said: “This £110,000 investment from Transport Scotland will ensure the hard shoulder located near Bridge of Earn remains safe for those needing to use it.

“To minimise disruption to motorists we are undertaking these works overnight and our teams will work as quickly and as safely as possible to complete the scheme as programmed.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the M90. We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.