Works start Monday 14 February for five nights

• Overnight road closure in place for safety, 7.30pm – 6.30am

A section of the A96 at Lhanbryde near Elgin is to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £250,000 with work set to get underway on Monday 14 February at 7.30pm.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A96 between Elgin and Fochabers, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is expected to get underway on Monday 14 February and is programmed to take place over five nights. The improvements will be carried out between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night, with surfacing due to be completed by 6.30am on Saturday 19 February, subject to weather conditions.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, the A96 will be closed between the two roundabouts at Lhanbryde, with a diversion for traffic in place via St Andrews Road. The A96 will remain fully open outwith working hours.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the surfacing 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 £250,000 surfacing improvements project on the A96 Lhanbryde Bypass will help address defects and greatly improve the road for motorists.

“The road closure is essential for ensuring the safety of roadworkers and motorists, however we’ve taken steps to minimise disruption as possible by scheduling the works to take place overnight.

“We thank motorists for the patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A96. We encourage them to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel 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.