• Works start Monday 23 August 2021

Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A823(M) between M90 Junction 2 and Pitreavie Roundabout are set to begin on Monday 23 August 2021.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, with all works to be completed by the morning of Saturday 28 August.

For the safety of road workers and motorists, the westbound carriageway of the A823(M) and the connecting slip roads from M90 Junction 2 will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 each night during these works.

A signed diversion route will direct M90 traffic wishing to join the A823(M) at Junction 2 to exit at Junction 1C (Admiralty) and take the A985 and B980 to Pitreavie Roundabout. This will add an estimated four minutes to affected journeys.

All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.

Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements on the A823(M) will address and repair defects in the road surface, such as potholes or cracks, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.

“It is essential for the safety of road workers and motorists that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them overnight to minimise any disruption.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.trafficscotland.org for up-to-date travel information.