A898 Erskine Bridge works this weekend
Essential inspections on the A898 Erskine Bridge are set to continue on Saturday 31 October 2015.
Scotland TranServ’s engineers, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out detailed inspections to the two above deck towers which provide cable support to the Bridge.
A CCTV camera located at the top of the south tower will also be replaced with a newer, more efficient system.
Safety is of the utmost importance and to protect road users and operatives alike the work must be carried out under a series of offside lane closures from 7.00am until 6.00pm on the following dates:
- Saturday 31 October 2015
- Sunday 1 November 2015
Contract director for Scotland TranServ, Gordon Wilson said:
“A series of detailed inspections must be carried out to the towers which support Erskine Bridge to ensure that it is maintained to industry standards.
“We have programmed this work over the weekend when traffic flows are lighter however road users should plan ahead to avoid delays.”
Heavy and light recovery vehicles will be stationed at the north and south of the bridge throughout the works.
Real time traffic information can be found by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following @trafficscotland on Twitter.
A77 works south of Ardwell
Local residents are set to benefit from over £430k of essential maintenance which will get underway on the A77 south of Ardwell on Tuesday 3 November 2015.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the drainage works and repairs, which will support the existing road surface near to Ardwell Bay, south of Girvan. Safety is of the utmost importance, and to protect both the workforce and road users, the work will take place under a series of overnight closures.
The closures will consist of three week-day night time works that will take place on Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November between 8pm to 6am.
Once these drainage works are completed, carriageway reconstruction will take place under a weekend closure, from Friday 6 November at 8pm, continuously until Monday 9 November at 6am, when the A77 will reopen to traffic.
The final carriageway construction phase will be carried out during a weekend closure which will start on Friday 13 November at 8pm and finish on Monday 16 November at 6am.
During the road closures, a signed diversion will be in place diverting motorists along the A714 to Newton Stewart before taking the A75 back towards Stranraer. The route is for both northbound and southbound movements.
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director for Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out these essential maintenance works to ensure the longevity of the road surface, which will provide a long term benefit to the local communities and road users who use this route each day.
“It is essential for safety reasons to carry out these works under a road closure – however, we have done everything we can to programme the closures to periods when traffic flows are lighter. Road users should leave plenty of time for their journeys, particularly in accessing the ferry port at Cairnryan.
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform road users that roadworks are taking place.”
A77 - works south of Bankfield Roundabout
Over £68,000 of essential road maintenance resurfacing work will get underway on the A77 south of Bankfield on 26 October 2015, benefiting local residents and road users for years to come.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the resurfacing works in two overnight road closures, to repair defects to the existing road surface.
To carry out these works safely, there will be a total closure of the A77 from 8.00pm on Monday 26 October until 6.00am on Tuesday 27 October and then again from 8.00pm on Tuesday 27 October until 6.00am on Wednesday 28 October. A signed diversion route will be available as described below.
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director for Scotland TranServ said:
“This essential maintenance scheme will ensure that the A77 remains in good condition for local residents and road users who use this route each day.”
“To ensure minimal disruption work has been programmed over the shortest period of time possible – however, I would urge road users to leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Advanced warning signs will be in place on the approach to the works to inform road users that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion:
N/B - A79 Maybole Road, St Leonards Rd, Carrick Rd, A70 Holmstone Road, Rejoin A77 at Holmstone roundabout. S/B - Reverse of above.
A77 - works south of Bankfield Roundabout
Over £68,000 of essential road maintenance resurfacing work will get underway on the A77 south of Bankfield on 26 October 2015, benefiting local residents and road users for years to come.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the resurfacing works in two overnight road closures, to repair defects to the existing road surface.
To carry out these works safely, there will be a total closure of the A77 from 8.00pm on Monday 26 October until 6.00am on Tuesday 27 October and then again from 8.00pm on Tuesday 27 October until 6.00am on Wednesday 28 October. A signed diversion route will be available as described below.
Gordon Wilson, Contract Director for Scotland TranServ said:
“This essential maintenance scheme will ensure that the A77 remains in good condition for local residents and road users who use this route each day.”
“To ensure minimal disruption work has been programmed over the shortest period of time possible – however, I would urge road users to leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Advanced warning signs will be in place on the approach to the works to inform road users that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion:
N/B - A79 Maybole Road, St Leonards Rd, Carrick Rd, A70 Holmstone Road, Rejoin A77 at Holmstone roundabout. S/B - Reverse of above.
LOCAL ROAD USERS TO BENEFIT FROM A76 BARGOWER RAIL BRIDGE UPGRADING WORKS
Road users are set to benefit from £100k of improvement works on the north and southbound lanes of the A76 Bargower Rail Bridge located south of Crossroads roundabout adjacent to Cessnock Water.
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out the refurbishment of the bridge deck including; waterproofing, joint replacement and concrete repairs in five stages over the coming weeks. We are doing everything we can to minimise disruption. The safety of operatives and road users is of the utmost importance therefore works will be carried out under a series of convoy working and lane closures controlled by traffic lights.
- Convoy operation Sunday 25 October to Monday 26 October from 19:00pm to 06:00am
- Convoy operation Sunday 8 November to Monday 9 November from 19:00pm to 06:00am
- Convoy operation Sunday 22 November to Monday 23 November from 19:00pm to 06:00am
- Northbound lane closure Tuesday 26 October to Sunday 8 November (continuous closure)
- Southbound lane closure Monday 9 November to Sunday 22 November (continuous closure)
Gordon Wilson, contract director, Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out this scheme to improve this section of the A76; benefiting local residents and motorists for years to come.
“We have done everything we can to plan these works in order to minimise disruption to local residents and the travelling public, however I would urge motorists to 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.
Multi million pound investment in M8 gantries
The second phase of a £6m rolling programme to refurbish the overhead gantries on the M8 motorway continues on Friday 16 October 2015.
The investment from Transport Scotland will see four gantries on the M8, between Junctions 10 and 15, being upgraded to bring them up to date with modern day standards.
Scotland TranServ, which maintains almost 200 sign gantries on south west Scotland’s motorways and trunk roads will carry out the work to the structures, which provide a lane management facility and keep motorists up to date with real time traffic information.
The refurbished structures will provide a number of long term benefits energy savings and the increasing demands of routine maintenance.
Scotland TranServ’s contract director, Gordon Wilson said:
“The first phase of this project was a success and we hope to emulate this during the second round of refurbishments.
“Some of the existing gantries have been in place for over 30 years and this programme will result in significant long term benefits to thousands of motorists using the M8 each day.
“Not only has the signage been improved but also the innovative use of LED lighting will achieve 70% in energy savings per gantry each year ensuring we play a pivotal role in helping Transport Scotland meet its carbon reduction targets for 2020.”
Due to the nature of the works and to protect the health and safety of motorists and road workers alike a series of traffic management measures will be in place.
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by following @trafficscotland on Twitter or visiting www.trafficscotland.org.
Traffic Management:
Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2015 - Closure from 8pm to 6am each night
- Total closure of the M8 westbound at Jct 10 on slip.
- Total closure of the M8 westbound at Jct 10.
- Offside lane closure on the M8 Eastbound between Jct 11 and Jct 10 to cover Gantry 04870.
Div 1a: Bartiebeith Rd S/B – Edinburgh Rd W/B – Stepps Rd – Jct 11 W/B on slip
Div 1b: Bartiebeith Rd N/B – Auchinlea Rd – Gartloch Rd – Stepps Rd – Jct 11 W/B on slip.
Div 2: M8 W/B Jct 10 Off slip – Div 1aFriday 6 and Saturday 7 November 2015 - Closure from 8pm to 6am each night- Total closure of the Jct 15 Castle St & Stirling Rd E/B On slips.
- Total closure of the M8 E/B at Jct 15 Stirling Rd E/B Off slip.
- Total closure of Jct 18 E/B on slip.
- Total closure of Jct 16 E/B on slip.
- Total closure of Jct 14 E/B off slip.
- Off side lane closure M8 W/B from Jct 13-14 to cover Gantry 04020.
Div. 1a. Castle St – A8 Alexandra parade – Cumbernauld rd. - Follow normal directional signs.
Div. 1b. Castle St – Royston Rd – Blochairn Rd. - follow normal Directional signs.
Div.2. Jct 15 E/B Off slip – follow Div. 1a.
Div.3. A804 St Georges Rd – Phoenix Rd – Dobbie’s loan – follow Div. 4b.
Div.4a to RBT and back follow Div. 4b
Div.4b. Dobbie’s loan – A804 Kyle St – A804 Baird St – Follow Div. 1a.
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2015 Closure from 8pm to 6am each night
- Total closure of the M8 Jct 12 westbound on slip.
- Total closure of the M8 westbound at Jct 12.
- Total closure of the M80 s/b onslip to M8 W/B.
- Offside lane closure on the M8 E/B between Jct 13 and Jct 12.
Div 1a – Porvanmill rd – Royston Rd – Blochairn Rd – ViewparkAve – M8 Jct 14 on slip
Div 1b – Alexandra parade – Alexandra park st – Viewpark Ave – M8 Jct 14 on slip
Div 2 – M8 Jct 12 westbound off-slip follow Div 1a/b
Div 3. – M80 Jct 1 off slip – M8 Jct 13 onslip – Jct 12 offslip – follow DIV 1 a/b.
A898 Erskine Bridge works this weekend
Essential inspections on the A898 Erskine Bridge are set to get underway on Saturday 17 October 2015.
Scotland TranServ’s engineers, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out detailed inspections to the two above deck towers which provide cable support to the Bridge.
A CCTV camera located at the top of the south tower will also be replaced with a newer, more efficient system.
Safety is of the utmost importance and to protect road users and operatives alike the work must be carried out under a series of offside lane closures from 7.00am until 6.00pm on the following dates:
- Saturday 17 October 2015
- Sunday 18 October 2015
- Saturday 31 October 2015
- Sunday 1 November 2015
Contract director for Scotland TranServ, Gordon Wilson said:
“A series of detailed inspections must be carried out to the towers which support Erskine Bridge to ensure that it is maintained to industry standards.
“We have programmed this work over two weekends when traffic flows are lighter however road users should plan ahead to avoid delays.”
Heavy and light recovery vehicles will be stationed at the north and south of the bridge throughout the works.
Real time traffic information can be found by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following @trafficscotland on Twitter.
A76 works set for this weekend
Local communities are set to benefit from over £260k of essential maintenance to the A76 at Eliock Wood, beginning on Friday 2 October 2015.
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out resurfacing works over one weekend to improve the quality of the road surface for years to come.
The safety of operatives and road users is of the utmost importance therefore works will be carried out under a total closure of the A76 between Mennock and Enterkinfoot, in both directions, from 7.00pm on Friday 2 until 6.00am on Monday 5 October.
Gordon Wilson, contract director, Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out this essential programme of works to ensure the longevity of the road surface; benefiting local residents and motorists for years to come.
“To ensure minimal disruption work has been programmed over one weekend when traffic flows are lighter however I would urge motorists to 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.
Diversions:
Northbound:
Traffic A76 Northbound shall exit the A76 at Drumlanrig, along A702 to M74 Junction13 Abington Services roundabouts, exit to B7078 and turn left onto A70 (Millbank), continue through Muirkirk to junction of B743. Vehicles over 15 feet high – turn right to B743 and travel via Sorn and B713 (Newton Street) Catrine to rejoin A76. All other traffic continues through Cumnock to rejoin A76 at A70 junction.
Southbound:
Traffic A76 Southbound shall exit A76 at A70 (Cumnock) turn left to A70, continue towards M74 Junction12, turn right to B7078 to the roundabouts at Abington Services M74 Junction13, at 1st roundabout take 2nd exit to next roundabout take 2nd exit to A702 and follow to A76 at Carronbridge to rejoin A76. Vehicles over 15 feet high – Commence on A76 at B713 (Newton Street) through Catrine and B743 to the junction with A70 – turn left to A70 and follow the above southbound diversion route.
