£200k investment for Ayrshire roads
A programme of road maintenance works is to commence on the A76 south of Cumnock on Monday 4 July 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will resurface over 1km of the route between Calton Farm and Rail Bridge which is located 1 mile south of Dettingen Roundabout.
The safety of our operatives and road users is a top priority, therefore the works will be carried out over five days with a daytime convoy system in operation between 7.00am and 7.00pm on Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This maintenance scheme is vital to ensuring that we prolong the lifespan of the road surface, providing long term benefit to A76 road users.
“We are doing everything we can do minimise disruption by carrying out these works using a convoy system, 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.
A738 Essential maintenance this weekend
The A738 at Kilwinning is set to benefit from a programme of resurfacing works which are set to commence on Sunday 26 June 2016.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out the works which will see repairs to defects on the road surface and the reinstatement of road markings.
To ensure the safety of road users and the local community, traffic management will be in place throughout the works. A full closure of the A738 between Howgate and Bridgend will be in operation from 6.00am until 6.00pm and road users are asked to observe the signed, local diversion.
Operating company representative for Scotland TranServ, Andy Fraser said:
“We have programmed this essential maintenance works over one day, during the weekend to ensure the free flow of traffic during peak times.
“Although delays are expected to be minimal I would urge road users to plan their journey to avoid any disruption.”
Road users can access real time traffic information by following Traffic Scotland on Twitter or visiting www.trafficscotland.org.
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A78 resurfacing works
A £120k programme of essential maintenance works is set to commence on the A78 in Greenock between Flatterton Road and Spango Valley on Monday 27 June 2016.
Recent inspections have shown that the road surface is in need of repair therefore Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the work to resurface 1,200m of road.
Over 15,000 motorists use the A78 each day which connects Greenock to the Ayrshire coast each day therefore works will be carried out overnight when traffic flows are lighter. A total closure will be in place from 8.00pm on Monday 27 June until 6.00am on Wednesday 29 June to ensure the safety of operatives and road users alike. A local diversion will also be in operation.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“The road surface at this location is showing signs of deterioration and this essential maintenance programme will ensure that the route is safe and fit for purpose.
“We have planned these works ahead of the busy, summer tourist season when traffic flows are lighter therefore it is expected that disruption to road users will be minimal.”
Road user can access real time journey planning information by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website and Twitter feed.
Further works on A898 Erskine Bridge
Teams will be working at heights of 40 meters to carry out surveys on the two towers of the Erskine Bridge on Saturday 2 July 2016 as preparations continue for the installation of a £3.25m lighting scheme.
The 20 week programme, which is being overseen by Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland, is expected to deliver 70% in energy savings when it is completed.
Everything possible is being done to minimise disruption across the scheme and the majority of the work is being carried out overnight. However, one lane will be closed in each direction on the bridge from 6.00am until 6.00pm on Saturday 2 July to allow the principal contractor Lightways to work at the required height safely and during daylight hours.
It is likely that journey times will increase by approximately 30 minutes as a result and road users are encouraged to plan ahead using Traffic Scotland’s website and Twitter feeds for live, traffic information.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“Our contractor must gain access to the tower tops to carry out essential preparatory surveys in advance of the installation of new LED lighting.
“Safety is of the utmost priority therefore traffic management will be in place to protect the workforce and road users alike.
“We have programmed the works over the shortest time possible to minimise disruption, with the tower top works taking place at the weekend to avoid peak time congestion, however road users should expect some delays.”
The cycle and pedestrian lanes will remain unaffected with north and southbound lanes open throughout the works.
£1.6m M8 barrier upgrade
Following on from the successful completion of M8 barrier replacement works last year, between Junctions 12 and 15, Scotland TranServ is about to begin the second phase of improvements.
A further £1.6m investment from Transport Scotland will see the upgrade and replacement of the existing central reserve safety barrier across three locations on the M8 and the M77 at the offslip to Nithsdale overbridge throughout this financial year.
The first in the series of works will take place on the M8 between Junctions 10 and 12, from Sunday 19 June 2016.
Scotland TranServ, which manages and maintains south west Scotland’s roads will carry out the works, which are expected to last for almost 10 weeks. A reduced speed limit of 50mph will be enforced throughout the duration of the works to ensure the safety of operatives and road users alike and road users are being urged to slow down
The works will be carried out under a series of lane closures between 8.00pm and 6.00am each night.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“The safety of our operatives and road users is of the utmost priority therefore it is vital that we enforce a reduced speed limit of 50mph. Carrying out the repairs overnight will also ensure that traffic flows are at their lightest; ensuring minimum delays.”
Temporary signs will be in place on the approach to the works to inform road users of the new speed limit. Real time traffic information can be found at www.trafficscotland.org or by following @Traffic Scotland on Twitter.
A8 works at Woodhall Roundabout
Scotland TranServ will today (14 June) return to the A8 at Woodhall Roundabout to complete works which were extended due to additional deterioration of the carriageway, which was identified during the weekend resurfacing works. These additional works were partially completed over the weekend, however the final elements of resurfacing and line marking works are required to be completed during the current closure.
The A8 westbound will be closed from 9.30am on 14 June until 6.00am on 15 June. A local diversion will be in place throughout the works. Additional resources will be deployed to assist in minimising disruption to road users however delays during peak times should be expected and we would urge road users to plan their journeys accordingly.
We would like to thank the local community and road users for their patience whilst these essential maintenance works are carried out.
Health and safety triumph at IoSH Awards
Scotland TranServ employees who have gone the extra mile to protect workplace accidents and work related illnesses were recently honoured by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, West of Scotland branch at a glittering ceremony at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Kevin Taylor and Alaister Walker both received the Certificate of Merit which is awarded to non-safety and health professionals who have been nominated by members of the branch for making a valuable contribution to health and safety within the workplace.
Scotland TranServ’s Health and Safety Manager, Brian Hume, nominated Kevin and Alaister due to their continued commitment to protecting the health and safety of themselves, colleagues and members of the public.
Brian said:
“I am immensely proud that our employees have been recognised for their contribution towards improvements in health and safety and it is testament to our continued focus on making safety personal.
“Kevin and Alaister have both personally demonstrated their commitment to promoting a positive attitude to health and safety within the workplace.”
Halfway celebrations for 4G
It has been a successful, yet challenging third year of the 4th Generation (4G) Contract for Scotland TranServ, as detailed in our Annual Report 2015/16 published today (1 June 2016).
As we move into year four of the contract, we celebrate passing the halfway mark for the initial Contract which will span five years. There is also potential to extend for a further five years beyond this.
Our employees are now fully integrated into our business, bringing years of skills, knowledge and talent necessary to run a successful, innovative trunk road maintenance and management company. Through the support of our parent organisations Balfour Beatty and Mouchel and that of our client Transport Scotland, we have made significant progress in managing and improving more than 630km of trunk roads network across South West Scotland.
The highlights of 2015/16, as detailed in this years’ Report include the following:
- Investing approximately £37m on behalf of Transport Scotland to improve the quality of south west Scotland’s trunk roads network, delivering tangible benefits to road users.
- Our Trunk Road Incident Support Service (TRISS) teams attended more than 7,000 incidents in the last year alone, supporting Police Scotland and enabling officers to return to their core duties.
- We remained committed to corporate sustainability and in 2015/16, 6% of waste from our construction activities was diverted from landfill.
- By commencing a programme of the installation of sustainable LED lighting and replacing 24 high masts across the M8, A75 and A737 we achieved over 60% in overall energy savings for our client.
- We launched a campaign across south west Scotland to ask road users to ‘Drive your litter home’ resulting in a 24% reduction in the amount of litter collected in 2015/16.
Our business operates on a 24/7 basis, supporting the public through our TRISS and Incident Response teams. We provide the reassurance to the public that the trunk roads remain snow and ice free over the winter period, through our Winter Service teams.
Andy Fraser, Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative said:
“Our business has focused on continuous improvement and managing and maintaining south west Scotland’s roads to a high standard, ensuring that some of the country’s most vital arteries are fit for the future.
“Our aim is to deliver a lasting legacy of infrastructure that will benefit road users and local communities for years to come, whilst finding new and innovative practices that will enable us to improve year upon year the service that we deliver on behalf of our client.”
Looking forward to 2016/17, Scotland TranServ will look to continue this pace of change, delivering an ever improving service to the motoring public and ensuring our trunk roads network is capable of supporting the needs of south west Scotland.
For further information please contact:
Scotland TranServ Press Office (24/7, 365 days per year): 0141 218 3838.
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