Motorists using the A702 north of the Clyde Rail Bridge are set to benefit from smoother and safer journeys as £257,000 worth of resurfacing works are carried out over 1.4km of carriageway.
Overnight roadworks will begin on Monday 7 September and are programmed to take five nights to complete, concluding by 06:30 on the morning of Saturday 12 September.
For the safety of roadworkers and road users, the A702 will be closed in both directions between Maidencoates Roundabout and Melbourne Crossroads from 19:30 until 06:30 each night, with a diversion route signposted via the A73, A70 and A721. This diversion will add an estimated 21 minutes and 13.4 miles to affected journeys.
The A702 will remain open in both directions during the day, however a 30mph speed limit will be in place as road users will be travelling over a temporary surface.
Emergency services will be able to pass through at all times and local access for residents living within the closure points will be maintained when it is safe to pass through the work area.
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.
Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s South East Representative, said: “These £257,000 surfacing improvements will help address the defects on this section of the A702 and greatly improve the surface for motorists.
“Due to the narrow road widths, it is essential we close the road to ensure the safety of road workers and motorists, however we’ve arranged for the project to take place overnight to minimise any impact.
“We’ve changed our ways of working in response to the current pandemic to ensure staff and the local community are kept safe at all times, and all personnel will be subject to strict physical distancing protocols in line with Scottish Government guidance. Thorough risk assessments have been developed and cleansing stations will be implemented on site to ensure all staff remain safe.
“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience while we carry out this project. We’ll do all we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.”
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