• Works start Monday 30 August 2021

Overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the A985 between Kincardine and Valleyfield is set to begin on Monday 30 August 2021.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, with all works to be completed by the morning of Wednesday 1 September. Working hours will be between 19:30 and 06:30 each night.

For the safety of road workers and motorists, the A985 will be closed in both directions between Cairneyhill and Kincardine during these works, with local access only.

A signed diversion route will direct traffic around the works via the A994, A907, A977 & A876.  This will add an estimated 15 minutes to affected journeys.

All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.

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 overnight works on the A985 near Valleyfield will remove defects in the road surface, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.

“It is essential for safety that we close the road during these works. We’ve scheduled them overnight to minimise disruption, however if you do need to travel on these nights please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.”

Motorists are encouraged to check the Traffic Scotland website www.trafficscotland.org for up-to-date travel information.