Overnight closures commence Monday 23 November for three nights

BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning essential resurfacing works on a section of the A977 between Kilbagie Junction and Kilbagie Roundabout. The improvement scheme tackles areas of deteriorated carriageway.

The works at Kilbagie have been provisionally programmed to be undertaken over three nights, from Monday 23 to Wed 26 November between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00 the following morning. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.

It is necessary to close the carriageway to ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public. This section of the A977 will therefore be closed in both directions on the above dates and times.

A signed diversion will be in place. Traffic travelling northbound will be directed via the Kincardine Bridge, A876 to Higgins’ Neuk Roundabout, Clackmannanshire Bridge onto the A876 and then to re-join the A977. The diversion for traffic travelling southbound will be the reverse of this. The noted diversion routes will add an estimated three minutes and 1.5 miles to affected journeys.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “It is important that we address the deterioration of this section of the A977 and create a better surface in the longer term.

“We’ll do all we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible and thank motorists as well as the local community for their patience while we carry out this project.”

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government guidance, are in place to protect teams and ensure they remain safe on site.

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the plans and share information about the project in advance.

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