• Works start Wednesday 19 May 2021

Overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the A985 between Kincardine and Valleyfield are set to begin on Wednesday 19 May 2021.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, with all works to be completed by the morning of Saturday 22 May. Working hours will be between 19.00 and 06.30 each night.

For the safety of road workers and motorists, a road closure will be place between Cairneyhill & Kincardine during these works, with local access only.

A signed diversion route will be in place directing traffic around the works via the A994, A907, A977 and 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.

All personnel on site 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.

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 A985 near Kincardine 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 in order 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 and allowing extra time for their journey.