Updated 6 December 2024 – Works at A85 between Methven and Gilmerton have taken longer than anticipated, requiring two extra weeks of works. To limit further disruption to road users works have been moved to night time. Further dates and information below.
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Night time works to take place between from Sunday 8 and Friday 20 December
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Temporary traffic lights between 7:30pm – 6:00am
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, began essential drainage improvements at Burnbrae Garage on the A85, between Methven and Gilmerton, on Monday 14 October. Regrettably the works have taken longer than anticipated and will require an additional ten shifts to complete. We will however be able to move the remaining operations to night time working to reduce the impact to the travelling public from Sunday 8 December.
These works involve constructing a new piped system to improve drainage in the surrounding area. Works will now take place between 7:30pm and 6:00am until completion on Friday 20 December.
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place to protect road users and the workforce.
Access through the worksite for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s Northwest Unit Representative said; “These drainage improvements on the A85 are essential to improving the surrounding drainage system.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these works.
“We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or keep up to date on X @trafficscotland
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