£100k investment in Inverclyde’s trunk roads
A £100k investment in road maintenance in Inverclyde is being made on the A78 route at Barrs Cottage, Greenock with work starting on Saturday 27 February 2016.
ScotlandTranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the works to this trunk road over this weekend; ensuring the longevity of this section of road for years to come.
To ensure the safety of motorists and road workers alike, the trunk road will be closed from 6.00pm on Saturday 27 February until 6.00am on Monday 29 February and motorists should follow a local diversion route. Although the road will be closed, no night time working will take place, minimising disruption to local residents.
This work was previously programmed to be carried out on several occasions but had to be cancelled due to adverse weather.
Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This resurfacing scheme will ensure that Inverclyde’s trunk roads are upgraded in time for the upcoming, busy summer tourist season.
“Although the works have been carefully programmed to be carried out when traffic flows are lighter road users are advised to allow 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 to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion:
A78 southbound traffic should follow B7054 Dunlop St, Lynedoch Street, Regent St and Sir Michael Street to rejoin A78 southbound at Sir Michael Street Roundabout. A78 northbound traffic should follow southbound diversion in reverse.
A77 Dutchhouse: essential maintenance
With the busy, Ayrshire summer tourist season fast approaching, a programme of essential maintenance to improve the road surface will get underway on the A77 between Dutchhouse Roundabout and Symington Road on Wednesday 2 March.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the resurfacing works over three night closures, when traffic flows are at their lightest, therefore minimising disruption to road users.
Safety of both road users and roadworkers is paramount and a total closure will be required on Wednesday 2 March between 9.00pm and 6.00am to carry out the work. A diversion route as described below will be in place.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ comments:
“This essential maintenance scheme will be carried out to upgrade the road surface and ensure that it is in good condition ahead of the summer tourist season.
“Delays are expected to be minimal 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 their Twitter feed @trafficscotland.
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion routes
Motorists travelling northbound should leave the A77 at Dutchhouse Roundabout and follow A78 to Warrix Interchange, leave A78 and follow A71 to Bellfield Roundabout, re-join A77. Traffic travelling southbound should follow this route in reverse.
Works to begin on A75
Scotland TranServ, working on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out a programme of works on the A75 at New Ramhill Bridge located 3 miles east of Castle Douglas beginning Monday 22 February.
The work will improve the quality of the surface and waterproof the bridge deck over three days under a single lane closure and convoy system. The bridge joints will be replaced under a full closure on the evenings of Monday 29 February and Tuesday 1 March between 8.00pm and 6.00am and a local diversion will be in place.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out these works to improve New Ramhill Bridge as they will benefit 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.” Scotland TranServ is continuing to invest across Dumfries and Galloway, on behalf of Transport Scotland, to deliver this important improvement programme bringing long-term, tangible benefits to support commuters, businesses and communities across South West Scotland.
Advanced warning signs will be in place on the approach to the works to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place
Diversion for night closure of New Ramhill Bridge
Closure of A75 at Haugh of Urr Road End (B794),
Take left onto B794, Continue through Haugh of Urr to Dalbeattie at A711 turn right – Continue to Craignair Bridge, Turn right onto A745, Continue to Castle Douglas, At Station Hotel Roundabout, Take right continuing on A745 to Allanton Roundabout to re-join A75.
Distance: 12.5 miles
Closure of A75 at Allanton Roundabout (A745)
Take right onto A745 (Ernespie Road), Continue into Castle Douglas, Take left onto Oakwell Road A745, Continue on A745 then turn left onto Craignair Road, continuing through automatic traffic lights for bridge, Take left onto B794 Haugh Road, Continue on B794 through Haugh of Urr, Turn right to rejoin A75.
Distance: 12.5 miles
Frontline operatives shine bright for local charity
Frontline operatives who have been battling against storms and one of the wettest winters on record today (Wednesday, 10 February) presented the Brightest Star charity with a cheque for £860.
Scotland TranServ operatives were eager to raise funds for the charity, which was formed after Arlene Smith lost her son Jack and now helps to support other bereaved families. Over 300 staff took part in coffee mornings and a raffle draw across their head office and depot in Polmadie, Glasgow and five operational depots in Ayr and Dumfries and Galloway.
Former colleague and Jack’s Grandmother Dot Clark and his Mother, Arlene were on hand today to finally receive a cheque from the operatives who have been working round the clock to keep south west Scotland moving during storms Frank, Gertrude and Henry.
Arlene Smith, Brightest Star said:
“We are so grateful to the staff and operatives at Scotland TranServ for their generous donation to Brightest Star.
“We rely on donations from many groups, including employers such as Scotland TranServ and we would like to thank all the employees for their efforts and donations ensuring that Jack shines bright in the sky and that we raise awareness and funds to support our cause.”
Brightest Star provide much needed support to families who have lost a child through group therapy sessions and one to one to support with bereavement counsellors.
Duncan Ferguson, operative for Scotland TranServ said:
“Brightest Star has been a charity close to my heart now for some time, having worked with Dot, Jack’s grandmother and seeing the pain that she went through over the loss of her beloved grandson.
“I am overwhelmed at the generosity of my fellow colleagues and delighted to be able to support Brightest Star and the phenomenal work they do to support other bereaved families.”
Scotland TranServ is committed to engaging with local communities and supports a number of charity and community initiatives across the areas in which we live, visit and work.
Improvements to get underway on the A77
Motorists across Ayrshire are set to benefit from £72k of essential maintenance which will get underway at Wee Ireland, north of Maybole.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the resurfacing works to repair defects to the existing road surface in a project which will last for two nights.
Safety is paramount and the works will be carried out under an overnight closure of the A77 at this location from 8.00pm until 6.00am on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 February 2016.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out this vital improvement scheme 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 the shortest period of time possible however I would urge motorists to leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion:
Motorists should travel northbound from Turnberry via A719, then via Greenfield Avenue and Doonholm Road before rejoining the A77. Southbound traffic from A77 should travel via Doonholm Road, Greenfield Avenue then join A719 southbound to Turnberry.
£150K upgrading works to begin on the A75 at Mossyard
Road users are set to benefit from £150K of upgrading works on the A75 at Mossyard, which is located 6km west of Gatehouse of Fleet and will see the construction of a right turn lane.
The works by Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, are programmed to begin on Monday 22 February 2016 for 8 weeks. The works will be carried out under one-way alternating traffic lights.
Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This upgrading scheme will benefit road users using the A75 entering Mossyard.
“We are doing everything we can to minimise disruption by carrying these works under one-way alternating traffic lights 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 @TrafficScotland on Twitter. Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
A76 BARGOWER RAIL BRIDGE UPGRADING WORKS
Road users are set to benefit from the final phase in £100k of improvement works on the northbound lane 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 over the coming weeks.
We are doing everything we can to minimise disruption and our works will be carried out under a convoy system form 7.00pm on Sunday 14 February to 6.00am on Monday 29 February.
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.
Final Phase of Works to begin on Nithsdale Road Bridge
Scotland TranServ, working on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out the final phase of works on the Nithsdale Road Bridge over the M77 which is located west of Bellahouston Park, next to Dumbreck Rail Station beginning on 14 February.
This final phase of the £120,000 project will be carried out to improve the quality of the road surface, waterproof the bridge deck and carry out concrete repairs and joint replacement.
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 closures and a local diversion will be implemented during this time.
- Sunday 14 February – overnight total closure from 20:00 to 06:00
- Sunday 28 February – overnight total closure from 20:00 to 06:00
- Sunday 6 March – overnight total closure from 20:00 to 06:00
- Out with these closure dates traffic lights will be implemented 24hrs beginning Monday 15 February to Monday 7 March
Gordon Wilson, contract director, Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out this scheme to improve Nithsdale Road Bridge; 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.
Diversion:
EASTBOUND TRAFFIC
- CLOSURE OF NITHSDALE ROAD
- DIVERTED TRAFFIC TO CONTINUE ALONG DUMBRECK ROAD TO THE JUNCTION WITH ST. ANDREW’S DRIVE
- TAKE LEFT TURN ONTO ST. ANDREWS DRIVE
- TAKE LEFT TURN ONTO NITHSDALE ROAD.
- LOCAL ACCESS FOR TRAFFIC ON NITHSDALE ROAD
WESTBOUND TRAFFIC
- DIVERT TRAFFIC AT THE JUNCTION WITH ST. ANDREWS DRIVE AND NITHSDALE ROAD
- LOCAL ACCESS ONLY TO WESTBOUND NITHSDALE ROAD
- WESTBOUND DIVERTED TRAFFIC SHALL CONTINUE SOUTH ON ST. ANDREW’S DRIVE
- TAKE RIGHT TURN AT JUNCTION WITH DUMBRECK ROAD TO ACCESS M8 JUNCTION 23
- TAKE RIGHT TURN FOR LOCAL ACCESS TO NITHSDALE ROAD
A726 Murray Roundabout to A725 Whitemoss Roundabout Resurfacing Works
The £127,000 investment in essential road improvements on the A725/A726 road between the Murray and Whitemoss roundabouts has now been rescheduled following the postponement due to adverse weather conditions.
The resurfacing works will be carried out by Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland and to protect the safety of motorists and roadworkers a total road closure of the eastbound carriageway will be implemented on Tuesday 2 February from midnight and removed at 6.00am on Thursday 4 February before peak time traffic.
Advanced warning signs will be positioned on the approach to the works to inform road users that the works are taking place and road traffic will be diverted via the local roads network.
Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“We have done everything we can to notify the public and stakeholders of 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 @TrafficScotland on Twitter. Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.”
Diversions:
A726 Strathaven Rd traffic – Birniehill Roundabout - A726 WB Queensway – West Mains Rdbt then follow eastbound diversion
A726 eastbound traffic leave A726 at B761 West Mains Road, follow West Mains Road – B763 East Mains Road – A725 Whirlies Roundabout – Rejoin A725 eastbound
£100k investment in Inverclyde trunk roads
Communities across Inverclyde will welcome a £100k investment in maintenance to the A78 trunk road at Barrs Cottage commencing on 6 February 2016.
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out the works to this route over three days; ensuring the longevity of this section of road for years to come.
To ensure the safety of motorists and roadworkers alike the A78 eastbound will be closed from 6.00pm on Saturday 6 February until 6.00am on Tuesday 9 February (weather permitting) and motorists should follow a local diversion route.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This resurfacing scheme will ensure that Inverclyde’s trunk roads are upgraded before the upcoming, busy summer tourist season.
“Although works have been carefully planned and have been programmed to complete over one weekend, when traffic flows are lighter, motorists are advised 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 to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion:
A78 southbound traffic should follow B7054 Dunlop St, Lynedoch Street, Regent St and Sir Michael Street to rejoin A78 southbound at Sir Michael Street Roundabout. A78 northbound traffic should follow southbound diversion in reverse.
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