Scotland TranServ to light up London awards
Scotland TranServ and it’s specialist personal protective equipment partner Fhoss Technology hope to light up the prestigious road industry awards in London this October.
The partnership has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Use of New Technology’ category at the Highways Magazine Excellence Awards to be held at London’s Lancaster Hotel.
Andrew Kimitri, CEO of Weston-Super-Mare based Fhoss Technology said:
“We are delighted to be nominated for these prestigious awards. We’ve been working hard with Scotland TranServ to ensure the safety of road workers across South West Scotland, and that is the most important part of our work. To be recognised in this way by the leading industry magazine is encouraging for our growing business, and testament to our close partnership working relationship with our clients to develop products that suit their specific needs.”
The category is new for 2014, however were they to win then Fhoss and Scotland TranServ would stand side-by-side with previous winners the likes of Parson Brinckerhoff, Transport for London, Balfour Beatty, Mott MacDonald and the Highways Agency.
Scotland TranServ is gradually rolling out Fhoss Powered Light Safety Wear across its frontline workforce following a successful trial last year. Across a number of construction and transport industries Fhoss products have been used by more than 3000 workers over 13 million working hours.
With a visibility of 300m even in poor conditions, the Fhoss product provides drivers with a safe distance to think, react and slow down ahead of any work area. The braking distance for a car travelling at 70mph in poor driving conditions can be around 200m, and that is why it is important to Scotland TranServ that the visibility of the product far exceeds this range.
Brian Hume, Scotland TranServ’s Health & Safety Manager added:
“The health and safety of our workers and of the motoring public is of utmost importance to Scotland TranServ and that’s why we scoured high and low to identify the best safety product for our frontline workers. Scotland’s roads can be a dangerous working environment, and long range visibility is key when it comes to decision making while driving. We’re delighted that Fhoss Technology has been recognised by our industry leaders in this way.”
The Highways Magazine Excellence Awards will be held at the Lancaster Hotel in London’s Lancaster Gate on Tuesday the 21st of October 2014.
A701 South of Kirkland Farm Resurfacing Works
19 August 2014
The A701 South of Kirkland farm is the latest area to benefit from over a £1.5M summer investment in Dumfries and Galloway.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out £350k of upgrading work and replace 900m of worn out surfacing, upgrading and improving the quality of drive for the motoring public for years ahead.
In order to carry out this improvement project it will be necessary to implement traffic management between 22nd and 27th August. This will include:
- Road closure 07.00 Friday 22nd August to 06.00 Tuesday 26th August 2014, with northbound diversion from the Dumfries Bypass via A709 to Lockerbie, joining the B7076 to Beattock. Southbound traffic travelling south of Kirkland Farm will be diverted at the B7076 Jct at Beattock, via B7076 to Lockerbie, joining the A709 to Dumfries Bypass, via the A75 to A701.
- Convoy system in place 06.00 Tuesday 26th August to 06.00 Wednesday 27th August 2014, while resurfacing work is completed.
- In order to reduce disruption to those bus services using the A701 during this essential work, a shuttle bus service will be in operation. Scotland TranServ has worked closely with Transport Scotland, Police Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council to schedule this programme of work.
A78 Yerton Brae to Seamill Hydro
13 August 2014
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out £195K of improvement works on the A78 from Yerton Brae to Seamill Hydro.
From Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 August resurfacing works will be carried out daily to replace over 830m of life expired carriageway. The road surface is reaching the end of its operational life and it is important that we remove existing structural and surface defects to improve the A78 in this location for the years ahead.
For the protection of the workforce and the travelling public, operations will be managed under a convoy system with a temporary 10mph speed restriction during working hours.
Simon McColm, Scotland TranServ’s Area Engineer for Ayrshire said:
“Over the last few months Scotland TranServ has been getting the network across Ayrshire back into shape, not only creating a good first impression for our visitors but leaving a lasting legacy of improved roads for local drivers. That important long-term strategy will continue as we work on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver a trunk roads network we can all be proud of.”
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contracts Director added:
“This essential maintenance scheme will benefit road users of the A78 by improving the road surface and extending its lifespan. We’re working across South West Scotland to identify long-standing issues, and work with local communities to deliver long-term solutions. Our investment, on behalf of Transport Scotland over these last few months has been about improving the network for our visitors and delivering a legacy of improvements. We aim to continue this good work and keep delivering for our customers - the motoring public across South West Scotland.”
Full steam ahead for D&G investment
08 August 2014
It’s full steam ahead for Scotland TranServ, as the trunk roads operator and their delivery partner, DG First, continue the positive strides in improving and maintaining Dumfries and Galloway’s network. Road users are set to benefit from over £1.5M worth of improvement works in Dumfries and Galloway over the next couple of months.
The first area to benefit will be the A75 Castle Douglas Bypass (15th – 18th August) This short programme will result in the completion of the recent resurfacing on the route.
The work will be carried out over one weekend from 19:00 on Friday 15th August to 06:00 on Monday 18th August. Due to the nature of the works it will be necessary to implement a full road closure to carry out the work as quickly as possible. As a result, traffic will be diverted through the town.
Garry Head, Scotland TranServ’s Area Delivery Manager said:
“Since taking over the management and maintenance of the region’s trunk roads network Scotland TranServ has been working hard to bring these vital carriageways back up to scratch. We’re delivering long-term improvements that will enhance and protect these vital economic arteries for years to come.”
Further investments will include:
A701 Kirkland Farm (1mile north of Parkgate) (22nd - 26th August) – Pioneering in situ recycling scheme that will treat tar discovered in base layer on site rather than exporting to specialist treatment site. This will not only protect the natural environment but reduce the project haulage miles by several thousand miles. Diversions will be in place via A709, and B7076 to Beattock.
A75 Dumfries Bypass - Dancingknowe to A709 Roundabout(5th - 8th September) Completion of road surface improvement programme with first phase in June. Further crack and seat project will reduce impact on local environment.
A75 Peatworks at Eastriggs (19th - 22nd September) Road surface improvement works to replace surface that is reaching the end of its operational life. Work will take place between Gretna and Annan East Junction.
Across the South West, Scotland TranServ manages and maintains around 636 kilometres of trunk roads over 22 routes, taking in around 1800 structures including the Kingston and Erskine Bridges. In Dumfries and Galloway, working closely with DG First, we maintain 262km of the trunk road network stretching from Gretna to Stranraer, and Dumfries to Kirkconnel.
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Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contract Director added:
“On behalf of Transport Scotland we are supporting the growth and development of Dumfries and Galloway by improving these vital economic arteries. We’re bringing the trunk road network up to scratch and ensuring that we continue to provide a good first impression to the thousands of visitors heading to Scotland through this gateway, while delivering long-term improvements for local commuters and freight traffic alike.”
Erskine Bridge Off-Peak Works
Off-peak safety barrier works, to deliver long-term safety improvements, will recommence at Erskine Bridge on Monday 11th August. These essential works are being carried out for Transport Scotland by Contractor Highway Barrier Solutions, with site supervision by Scotland TranServ.
It is anticipated the works will last for up to 6 weeks and consist of:
- Replacement of the central reserve crossover barrier at the north end of the bridge
- Replacement of the adjoining low-level central reserve barriers at the north end of the bridge
- Installation of 50 mph terminal signs at the north and south ends of the bridge
The works are to take place during off-peak periods only and are being planned for Mon to Fri (0930 to 1530). They primarily involve single lane offside closures at the north end of the bridge with the traffic lights again being utilised to filter traffic locally into a single southbound nearside lane. Some closures to the A82/A898 northbound off slip to Clydebank will also be necessary, with traffic being diverted via the A82 Dunglass roundabout and return. These slip road closures will be kept to a minimum. Overall, disruption to the travelling public will be kept to a minimum.
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contract Director added:
“Every effort has been taken to reduce any further disruption for local commuters who have been incredibly patient while these essential safety works were carried out. It was important to Scotland TranServ and Transport Scotland that any completion works be carried out off-peak. This important work will make the Erskine Bridge one of the safest such crossings in the country and create a good first impression for summer visitors using the bridge as a gateway to Loch Lomond, Argyll and the Highlands.”
Kingsway receives royal roads treatment
06 August 2014
East Kilbride’s Kingsway is in line for a royal roads makeover as Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland undertakes a short resurfacing project.
The short programme of work will take place during the day on Sunday 10th August on the A725 between the Whirlies Roundabout and Whitemoss Roundabouts.
Andy Smart, Scotland TranServ’s Network Manager said:
“The Kingsway’s road surface is reaching the end of its operational life and it is important that we improve this busy commuter gateway for one of Scotland’s largest towns. In order to reduce disruption the improvement work has been scheduled for the weekend, reducing potential disruption at peak times. As a main thoroughfare into East Kilbride the A725 roads surface has deteriorated in recent years, and needs a refresh to improve the drive into the town for years to come.”
While the work will keep inconvenience to a minimum, a diversion will be in place via the B783 East Mains Rd – West Mains Rd – Whitemoss Avenue.
The resurfacing work is only expected to take a day to complete, with no further inconvenience at this time.
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contract Director added:
“This is an important programme of work to deliver long-term improvements to one of the main thoroughfares entering Scotland’s sixth largest town. We have taken every step possible to reduce disruption by scheduling the work for the weekend, considering the large number of commuters that live and work in East Kilbride. With visiting shopper traffic more spread out at weekends, it is estimated that this will keep any inconvenience to a minimum.
“Across the south west, Scotland TranServ is improving the regions trunk road network to support the economic growth and development of the country. Our work spans across 22 routes, covering more than 630 kilometres of road from Loch Lomond to Stranraer. We’re improving road structures and road surfaces, while making every effort to make our trunk roads safer for the millions of motorists who travel across south west Scotland every day.”
Scotland TranServ kicks off new investment season at Seamill
Seamill has long been the favoured destination of Scotland’s leading football clubs as they prepare for the new season and get back into peak condition.
So, Scotland TranServ will also kick-off the new investment season, on behalf of Transport Scotland on this particular stretch, getting the A78 back into peak condition with drainage investigation work and routine maintenance.
Simon McColm, Scotland TranServ’s Area Engineer for Ayrshire said:
“We’re back up and running following a short road maintenance break for the Commonwealth Games. Over the last few months Scotland TranServ has been getting the network across Ayrshire back into shape, not only creating a good first impression for our visitors but leaving a lasting legacy of improved roads for local drivers. That important long-term strategy will continue as we work on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver a trunk roads network we can all be proud of.”
Work gets underway today (05 August) until Friday 08 August on the short programme of work that will deliver long-term improvement on the A78 trunk road between Sandy Lane and Yerton Brae. In order to protect the health and safety of local commuters it will be necessary to implement short-term traffic management. Because working trenches will need to be left open overnight, the traffic management will also need to be in operation around the clock.
Scotland TranServ is confident the exploratory work will help provide a long-term solution to drainage issues which have affected this stretch of trunk road. Once that solution has been identified and planned, it is expected more extensive work will be carried out to solve this issue.
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contracts Director added:
“We’re working across South West Scotland to identify these long-standing issues, and work with local communities to deliver long-term solutions. Our investment, on behalf of Transport Scotland over these last few months has been about improving the network for our visitors and delivering a legacy of improvements. We aim to continue this good work and keep delivering for our customers - the motoring public across South West Scotland - on issues that have affected them over the years, and to play our part in resolving them once and for all.”
