Works start Monday 18 April for three weeks

Sections of the A96 westbound at Craibstone Roundabout are to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £670,000, with works set to get underway from Monday 18 April at 7.30pm.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the westbound section of the A96, between Craibstone and Tyrebagger, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is scheduled to begin on Monday 18 April and is planned to take place over three weeks. Works will take place between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night. All works are expected to be complete by 6.30am Monday 9 May, subject to weather conditions.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, lane closures and a convoy system will be in place during working hours on the westbound carriageway between Craibstone Roundabout and Tyrebagger Junction. The convoy system will be removed outwith working hours, however the single lane closure will remain in place during the daytime.

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 £670,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A96, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

“The road closure on the westbound carriageway is essential for ensuring the safety of road workers and motorists however we’ve taken steps to limit the overall impact of the project by carrying out the works overnight with convoy.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A96. 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 mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

All waste materials and spoil resulting from these road works will be re-cycled in accordance with Scottish Environment Project Agency (SEPA) policies and procedures.