Works start Tuesday 2 November for four days

A section of the A95 west of Keith is to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £80,000 with works set to get underway from Tuesday 2 November at 9am.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A95 at Hillockhead Wood creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is expected to get underway on Tuesday 2 November and is programmed to take place over four days. The improvements will be carried out between 9am and 6pm each day, with surfacing due to be completed by 6pm on Friday 5 November.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a lane closure with temporary traffic signals and a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. The convoy system will be removed overnight however due to the nature of the works, one lane of the A95 will remain closed and temporary traffic lights will be in place during the week for safety.

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 £80,000 surfacing project near Hillockhead Wood 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.