M8 Eastbound Southbar between junctions 30 and 29 £112k improvement
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland is set to carry out £112k of improvement works to the eastbound M8 at Southbar.
The resurfacing works will take place overnight from Friday 8 May until Monday 10 May 2015. Due to the nature of the works and to protect the health and safety of the workforce and motorists alike a full closure of the eastbound carriageway of the M8 at Southbar will be in operation from 8pm until 6am each evening. A full diversion will be in place:
- M8 eastbound traffic will leave at junction 30 and be diverted via Spectacles interchange to the A726 onto junction 29, St James Interchange
- Erskine Bridge traffic heading for M8 eastbound are advised to leave at Spectacles interchange via the A726 to junction 29, St James Interchange
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director for Scotland TranServ said:
“These essential repairs will help improve the road surface of the M8 Southbar between Junction 30 and 29 and benefit those using the route for years to come.
“We are making every effort to minimise disruption to road users therefore our teams will be on site and working overnight when traffic flows are lighter.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed. Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
£120k maintenance scheme on A701 Burrance
28 April 2014
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out resurfacing works on the A701 beside Burrance of Courance Farm, near Harestanes Windfarm beginning Friday 8 May.
The works will see almost 1km of the North and Southbound carriageway resurfaced over one weekend; benefiting almost 20,000 motorists who use this route each day.More than £4.5 million has been invested in Dumfries and Galloway’s roads in the last 12 months alone with this being the latest in this area of historical importance.
Gordon Wilson, contract director for Scotland TranServ said:
“This vital maintenance scheme will improve this busy section of the A701 at Burrance for local residents, commercial businesses and motorists for years to come.
“Although work is programmed for over the weekend when traffic flows are lighter, some disruption is inevitable and I thank the local community and motorists for their patience while we carry out these essential works.”
To ensure the safety of roadworkers, local residents and motorists the work will be carried out under a total closure from 7.00pm Friday 8 May until 6.00am on Monday 11 May.
- A diversion will be in place via:Northbound – A75, A709, B7076
- Southbound – B7076, A709, A75
In Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland TranServ has subcontracted its roads maintenance and winter services to DG First which maintains over 260 kilometres of south west Scotland’s trunk road network stretching from Gretna to Stranraer, Dumfries to Beattock & Dumfries to Kirkconnel.
Continuing M74 Investment
NEWS RELEASE
24 April 2014
A million pounds is being invested by Transport Scotland in the coming financial year to resurface the M74 between junctions 6 and 12.
The first stage of the programme, which is being carried out by Scotland Transerv, will begin at the end of April and will see more than a quarter of a million pounds of repairs being carried out across 4 locations on the M74 . Traffic management and diversions will be in place throughout to allow the work to go ahead safely.
The detail of the April works are highlighted below:
- M74 Junction 6 combined southbound / northbound on slip (27 April to 28 April 2015)
A total closure of the combined southbound / northbound on slip from Motherwell to the M74 motorway will be in place to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum all of this work will be carried out overnight, when traffic flows are lighter, from the hours of 2000 to 0600. In order to provide safe access to the site the nearside lane on the northbound main carriageway of the M74 motorway adjacent to this on slip will be closed. A similar nearside lane closure will be in place on the A723 adjacent to the slip for the M74 motorway.
Diversion
A723 westbound – Palace Grounds Roundabout - M74 Junction 6 on slips from Hamilton
- M74 Junction 8 to Junction 6 (28 April to 29 April 2015)
Carriageway resurfacing work will be carried out between Merryton to south of junction 6. In order to carry out this work a total closure of the northbound carriageway between Junction 8 and 6 and total closure of the northbound on slips from Junction 8 Canderside and Junction 7 Merryton will be in place. The majority of this work will be resurfacing schemes carried out over night in order to minimise disruption to the motorway user.
Diversion
M74 northbound off slip Junction 8 Canderside – eastbound A71 Swinhill Rd / Ayr Rd – westbound A72 Lanark Rd – northbound A72 Carlisle Rd – A723 and follow Diversions. - M74 Jct 6 northbound off slip to Hamilton / Motherwell (28 April to 30 April 2015)
A section of this work will be carried out using the closure for works above on the 28th & 29th. To complete this work on Thursday 30 April a total closure of the northbound off slip to Hamilton and Motherwell will be in place. A nearside lane closure will be in place on the main carriageway of the M74 motorway to allow safe access to the northbound off slip.
Diversion
M74 northbound – Junction 5 northbound off slip to Raith – Junction 5 southbound on slip from Raith – M74 southbound – M74 southbound off slip at Junction 6 and follow diversions.
- M74 southbound Junction 11 to Junction 12 (30 April 2015 to 01 May 2015)
Carriageway resurfacing will be carried out from north of junction 11 to Happendon. In order to carry out this work a total closure of the southbound carriageway between Junctions 9 and 12 and a total closure of the southbound on slip from Junction 10 will be in place.
Diversion
M74 southbound off slip J9 Kirkmuirhill – southbound B7078 – southbound on slip junction 12 – M74 southbound.
Further information will be circulated in advance of specific schemes to keep motorway users informed.
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director for Scotland Transerv said:
“Across the South West, Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland is continuing to improve the trunk roads network. This is one of the most important roads in Scotland, and we hope that following our programme of work, commuters, tourists and freight drivers will value these improvements for many years to come.
“We are doing all we can to keep disruption as a result of the work to a minimum and motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed.
“Advanced warning signs will also be in place to inform motorists that work is underway.”
A75 Cree Bridge
Scotland TranServ, working on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out a programme of works on the Cree Bridge on the A75.
With the road surface coming towards the end of its operational life, the Scotland TranServ team will improve the quality of the surface and waterproof the bridge deck.
This is a significant project over the River Cree that will deliver long-term, tangible benefits for drivers in this part of Dumfries and Galloway.
Work will begin on the 27 April daily for approximately 4 weeks and two way traffic signalling will be in place during this time to protect the operatives working on site and to allow vehicles to cross the bridge safely. From the 8 May works will also take place from 2000 to 0600 each night with a total closure being implemented during these times.
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director for Scotland TranServ Said:
“The health and safety of our workers and of the motoring public are of utmost importance to Scotland TranServ. That is why it will be necessary to implement traffic management and also close the bridge overnight for this programme of works. We would like to take this opportunity to thank local drivers in advance, for their patience.
Across Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland TranServ is continuing to invest on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver this important improvement programme and deliver long-term tangible benefits supporting commuters, businesses and communities across South West Scotland.”
The diversion for the overnight total closures is as follows:
Eastbound A714, right turn onto King Street - left onto B7079 New Galloway Road, A712 re-join A75.
Westbound right turn onto A712 – left New Galloway Road – left Victoria Street Newton Stewart Roundabout and re-join carriageway.
A75 Resurfacing Works
17 April 2015
Road users are set to benefit from an additional £319k of resurfacing works on the Dumfries Bypass on the A75 Lockerbie Road Roundabout to the Driving Range which will improve the road surface for those using the route. The works will see Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland carry out the resurfacing work from Friday 24 to Wednesday 29 April 2015.
To ensure the safety of motorists and roadworkers alike the works will be carried out under a total closure from 2000hrs on Friday evening with the road reopening at 0600hrs on Monday morning. The remainder of the works will be carried out overnight from Monday to Wednesday from 2000hrs to 0600hrs. Every effort is being made to help keep disruption to a minimum during that time and diversions will be in place.
Diversion Route
Eastbound – A76 Glasgow Road , Buccleuch St, Academy St Loreburn Street , English Street. A780 Annan Road.
Westbound – A780 Annan road, Shakespeare street, White sands, A76 Glasgow Road.
Gordon Wilson, contract director, Scotland TranServ said:
“This essential maintenance scheme is vital to ensuring we prolong the lifespan of the road surface benefiting road users using the A75.
“We are doing everything we can do minimise disruption by carrying these works out over the weekend and at night however we would advise motorists to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following @Traffic Scotland on Twitter. Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
A78 Loans Southbound £320k investment in road improvement project
15 April 2015
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out road improvement works on the A78 southbound at Loans.
The £320,000 project will benefit drivers using the route every day, delivering a smoother, quieter journey as they travel along this section of the A78. The work will take place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April. It will be necessary to implement traffic management during this project. A northbound total closure and southbound offside lane closure will take place on both Thursday and Sunday night to allow the set-up & removal of the contraflow system which will be in full operation between 0600hrs on Friday until Sunday evening. The northbound onslip from Loans will also be closed during the northbound total closures.
The diversion for the total closure is: Northbound Traffic leave A78 – follow B746 – A759 – B746 – rejoin A78 at Auchengate Roundabout.
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director, Scotland TranServ said:
“This programme of work will improve over a kilometre of carriageway for the travelling public on the A78 at Loans. While there will be some short-term disruption for commuters, the benefits of a smoother, quieter road surface will certainly be felt for the long term.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed.
Advanced warning signs will also be in place to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
M8 Eastbound Junction 29 to 30 Resurfacing Works
10 April 2015
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland is carrying out £180k of resurfacing works on the M8 Eastbound between Junction 29 and 30 prior to Barnhill. Works to resurface almost 1km of the M8 motorway will take place from Thursday 16 April at 2000hrs until Monday 20 April at 0600hrs. Due to the nature of the works and to protect the safety of our work-force and motorists alike a full closure of the Eastbound carriageway between junction 29 and 30 will be implemented with traffic diverted via a contraflow system on the westbound carriageway.
Scotland TranServ’s Contracts Director Gordon Wilson said:
“This is an important programme of work as Scotland TranServ continues to improve the road surface of some of the countries busiest roads. The M8 has seen significant investment over recent times which will provide long term benefits for commuters, visitors and freight traffic.”
“In order to carry out this road surface improvement project as quickly and safely as possible, it will be necessary to implement a contraflow traffic management system over this important stretch of the M8. Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed.”
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the off slip to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
M8 Hillington Footbridge - Statement
A spokesperson for Scotland TranServ said:
“The planned installation of the M8 Hillington Footbridge on Saturday 11 April has been postponed due to a forecast for high winds.
“The M8 between Junctions 26 and 27 will now remain open until a revised installation date is scheduled.”
Works to begin at M8 St James’ Interchange
Almost £350k is being invested in vital improvements to the M8 westbound between Junctions 29 and 30 at St James’ Interchange commencing on 7 April 2015.
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will upgrade the hard shoulder enabling motorists to use this lane not only during future road maintenance works but also in the event of an emergency.
To ensure the safety of motorists and roadworkers alike the works will be carried out under a total closure of the westbound road over six nights between Junctions 29 and 30 from 8.00pm on Tuesday 7 April until 6.00am on Tuesday 14 April. There will be no works on Saturday 11 April due to ongoing works at Hillington.
The hard shoulder will be under a total closure throughout the works and the westbound on slip from St James’ Interchange to the M8 will also be closed each night. All traffic should follow a signed diversion in place via the A726 to re-join the M8 via the M898.
Gordon Wilson, contract director, Scotland TranServ said:
“This vital maintenance scheme will be carried out to improve the hard shoulder and help to alleviate potential delays during future essential maintenance schemes.
“Although works have been carefully programmed overnight when traffic flows are lighter we would advise motorists to leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed.
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the off slip to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
