Works start Monday 14 March for two weeks

A section of the A95 northeast of Cromdale is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £320,000 with work set to get underway on Monday 14 March at 8am.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A95 north of Dallachapple, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is expected to get underway on Monday 14 March and is programmed to take place over two weeks. Works will be carried out between 8am and 5.30pm each day, with surfacing due to be completed by 5.30pm on Friday 25 March. No works are planned to take place on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 March.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, there will be a lane closure with temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy system in place during working hours. The convoy system will be removed overnight, however the traffic lights will remain in place due to the nature of the project.

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 surfacing project near Cromdale has been designed to improve the general condition and safety of this section of the A95 for motorists.

“The traffic management is essential to ensure the safety of both roadworkers and motorists. Regrettably there will be some delays, but our teams will do all they can to complete the scheme as safely and quickly as possible.

“We thank motorists for the patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A95. 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.