Works start Tuesday 5 July for two nights

A section of the A90 near Auchmacoy is set to benefit from surfacing improvements, with works set to get underway from Tuesday 5 July.

The £50,000 improvements will address defects in the road surface near Auchmacoy, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is expected to get underway on Tuesday 5 July for two nights. Works are scheduled to take place between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night, with all works expected to be complete by 6.30am Thursday 7 July, subject to weather conditions.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, there will be lane closures, temporary traffic signals and a 10mph convoy system in place. All traffic management will be removed out with working hours. Local access is to be maintained throughout these works.

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 £50,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A90, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

“We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, by carrying out the works overnight.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements the A90. 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.