A section of the A90 at Stracathro is set to benefit from resurfacing improvements starting on Sunday.
The £370,000 improvements will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A90 between the Stracathro services and the Inchbare Junction, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.
The overnight improvements are scheduled to start on Sunday 22 November and will take place over six nights between 7.30pm and 6.30am, with all works expected to be completed by 6.30am on Saturday 28 November.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. For safety, the A90 Stracathro southbound slips will also be closed overnight, signed diversions will be in place for motorists. The convoy system and slip road closures will be removed outwith working hours, however lane closures will remain in place during the daytime for safety.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.
Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance, will be in place to ensure all site personnel remain safe once the project gets underway. New safe operation procedures and risk assessments have also been developed to ensure teams are kept safe throughout the project.
Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Unit Representative, said: “This latest £370,000 investment from Transport Scotland will allow us to carry out surfacing improvements on this section of the A90 to ensure our network continues to operate at the highest standard.
“We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including carrying out the works overnight and removing the convoy system and slip road closures during the daytime.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on 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.
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.
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