M74 works this weekend
Over £190,000 will be invested in resurfacing works on the northbound carriageway of the M74 between Junctions 10 and 8 commencing on Friday 29 July 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential repairs to the road surface over one weekend, when traffic flows are lighter, to help minimise disruption.
To carry out the work safely, a contraflow system will be in operation between Junctions 10 and 8 on the southbound carriageway. Overnight closures of the M74 southbound will also be required between 8.00pm and 6.00am on Friday 29 and Sunday 31July to allow for the installation and removal of traffic management.
A signed diversion will re-route southbound traffic to leave the M74 motorway at Junction 8 on to the B7078 before re-joining the southbound carriageway of the M74 motorway at Junction 10.
Scotland TranServ’s Operating Company Representative, Andy Fraser said:
“This resurfacing scheme will ensure the long term resilience of this stretch of the M74, which is travelled by over 30,000 motorists each day.
“We have made every effort to programme the works out with peak times and overnight when traffic flows are considerably lighter, therefore reducing disruption to road users.”
Motorists should plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journeys. They can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.co.uk or following @Traffic Scotland on Twitter.
A78 essential maintenance
Dunlop Street Roundabout to Pennyfern
A £137k programme of carriageway maintenance will be carried out on the A78 between Dunlop Street Roundabout and Pennyfern commencing on Monday 1 August 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will resurface the carriageway in both directions over five nights to help minimise disruption.
The safety of our operatives and road users is a top priority therefore a total closure will be in place from Monday 1 August until Saturday 6 August between 8.00pm and 6.00am each night. Traffic management will be removed outwith working hours to allow the free flow of traffic, in particular during peak times. Local access will be maintained and residents within the works area will be guided to their properties where possible.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“This maintenance scheme will ensure the long term resilience of the A78 in Inverclyde.
“We have carefully considered all the available options and closing the route at this location is the safest and most efficient method of delivering our operations.”
Road users can obtain live traffic information by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website or following @TrafficScotland on Twitter.
Diversion:
A78 northbound traffic will be diverted at Bankfoot Roundabout onto the A770 and will re-join the A78 at the Bullring Roundabout. Southbound traffic will follow the reverse of the northbound diversion.
M8 High Mast Lighting Inspections
A series of investigation works to assess the condition of the high mast lighting on the M8 at Junction 22 will commence on Monday 18 July 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out these investigations as part of our regular inspection programme.
Work will be carried out from Monday 18 July until Thursday 21 July 2016 with a traffic management in place between 10.00pm and 6.00am each night. With safety of the utmost priority there will be a full closure of the M8 eastbound from Junction 22 to Junction 20 during this time. There will also be a total closure of the eastbound onslips at Junctions 24 and 23 of the M8. Local diversions will be in operation.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“In order to carry out this work safely, a full closure must be implemented during working hours to protect not only our workforce but also road users.
“We have also programmed the works overnight when traffic flows are lighter, ensuring minimal disruption.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by following @trafficscotland on Twitter or visiting www.trafficscotland.org.
Diversion Routes
Diversion 1 – M8 Secondary carriageway Eastbound – M8 Westbound secondary carriageway – M77 Jct 1 off slip – M77 N/B on-slip – M77 N/B – Follow Signs
Diversion 2a – Cont Helen st – circle Rbt – Helen St- A8-Broomloan Rd – Dumbreck Rd – M77 Jct 1 on slip – M77 N/B – Follow signs
Diversion 2b – Cont Helen st – Follow Div 1
Diversion 3a – Follow Div 2a from Dumbreck
Diversion 3b – Broomloan Rd – Circle Rbt – Follow
£1.3m resurfacing project on A75
Gatehouse of Fleet Bypass
A four week programme to resurface the A75 from Sandgreen Junction to Cardoness Castle using environmentally friendly techniques will commence on Monday 25 July 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out the works, which will involve resurfacing over 2km of the route. Drainage, barriers and signage will also be renewed as part of the project. During the scheme preparation engineers carried out full consultation with local authorities, community councils and the emergency services.
The sustainable ‘Crack and Seat’ method will be used, which uses the existing foundations to rebuild the road surface. This not only reduces the need for heavy goods movements to deliver raw materials but will also reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by over 3,000 tonnes. The environmentally friendly process is also significantly quicker than traditional road reconstruction methods, reducing the impact of our works on road users.
In order to carry out the works safely a convoy system will be in operation from Monday 25 July until Monday 29 August. There are no planned works during the Gatehouse of Fleet Gala event.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This is a significant programme of work which will bring benefits to road users and local communities across Dumfries and Galloway by resurfacing this stretch of road, which has now reached the end of its operational lifespan.
“Through our consultation process, we have carefully planned our works to reduce disruption during an important local event and would thank road users and the local community for their patience whilst we carry out this vital resurfacing project.”
By using environmentally friendly methods Scotland TranServ will support the Scottish Government’s target of a Low Carbon Scotland and fulfil our role in helping to achieve a reduction in carbon emissions of 42% by 2020; therefore supporting sustainable growth in the communities in which we work.
Road users can access 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 the works to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
M8 Townhead site investigations
Inspections of the bridges and retaining walls as well as high mast lighting will be carried out from tomorrow night on the M8 at Townhead.
Scotland TranServ, which maintains almost 1,800 structures on south west Scotland’s motorways and trunk roads will carry out the inspection works on behalf of Transport Scotland to monitor the health of assets.
To keep road users and inspectors safe a full closure of the M8 westbound from Junction 13 to Junction 16 will be in place from 10.00pm to 06.00am each night from Tuesday 12 July until Saturday 16 July. There will also be a closure of the eastbound M8 from Junction 18 to Junction 15 on Friday 22 July from 10.00pm to 06.00am to allow for further inspections. Diversion routes will be in place.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“We have considered alternative methods and timings for delivering these inspections, but at this particular location they can only be safely carried out under a full road closure.
“As a result, the works have been programmed to be carried out overnight, when traffic flows are lighter, 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 following @trafficscotland on Twitter or visiting www.trafficscotland.org.
Traffic Management Westbound:
- Total closure of the M8 Jct 14 Blochairn W/B on slip.
- Total closure of the M8 W/B Main Carriageway at Jct 15 Stirling Rd westbound off slip.
- M80 S/B total closure of slip to M8 W/B at Junction 1.
- Total closure (Loop U) on slip to M8 W/B.
DIVERSION
Div. 1a: Viewpark Ave – Alexandra Park St - Alexandra Parade – Cumbernauld Rd – Jct 12 westbound on slip
Div. 1b: Viewpark Ave – Blochairn Rd – A804 Royston Rd – Castle St – Glebe St – Stirling Rd westbound on slip
Div. 2: M8 Jct 15 westbound off slip – Glebe St – follow signs
Div. 3: M8 Eastbound – Jct 12 – Jct 12 Westbound 0n slip
Div. 4: Springburn Rd follow Div. 1b
Traffic Management Eastbound Friday 22 July:
- Total closure Jct 18 EB on slip Charing x.
- Total closure Great Western Rd EB on slip.
- Total closure Jct 16 EB on slip.
- Total closure West Street EB on slip
- Offside lane closure M8 e/b at Gantry 02030 with push onto dedicated lane at GWR on slip at Gantry 02048
- Total closure M8 main c/way at Jct 15.
DIVERSION
Div. 1: St Georges Rd - Phoenix Rd - Dobbie’s Loan - Kyle St - Baird St - Follow permanent signs.
Div. 1a: Circle Rbt - Follow div 1.
Div. 2: West Graham St - Garscube Rd –
Follow div 1.
Div. 3: Follow div 1.
Div. 3a: Circle Rbt - Follow div 1.
Div.4. West St. – Clyde Place – Commerce St. – GV Bridge – Broomielaw – Argyle St. – Jct19 Anderson e/b on slip
Div. 6: A8 - Castle St - Follow permanent signs
A737 Barrmill Road Manrahead Roundabout Resurfacing Works
Road users are set to benefit from £160k of essential maintenance works to ensure the longevity of the road surface on the A737 between Barrmill Road and Manrahead Roundabout, due to start on Wednesday 20 July.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing works over three nights to minimise traffic disruption on a road which is used by 15,000 motorists each day.
The works, which will be carried out overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 July, will be carried out under a total closure of the A737 in both directions at this location.
Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This maintenance scheme is vital to ensure we prolong the lifespan of the road surface, benefiting road users for years to come.
We have considered alternative methods and timings for delivering these works, but at this particular location they can only be safely carried out under a full road closure. As a result, the works have been programmed to be carried out overnight, when traffic flows are lighter; 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 the off slip to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
Diversion
Full closure of A737 with diversions via A7049 Roebank Road – Wilson Street – Dalry road and rejoin A737 at Manrahead Roundabout. The traffic traveling from the South to Beith along B706 Barrmill Road will be diverted at Burnhouse from the Junction with A736 Lochlibo Road along A736 to Lugton, then left on the Junction with B777 Main Road – Wardrop Street to join A737 at the junction with Wardrop Street.
A77 resurfacing works
Road users are set to benefit from £86K of essential road repairs to ensure the longevity of the road surface on the A77 at Auchendrane and north of Kirkoswald.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing work on two projects to repair defects to the existing road surface:
- A77 Auchendrane resurfacing works. A convoy system will be in place from 8.00am to 4.00pm on Monday 25 July and Tuesday 26 July.
- A77 Kirkoswald north gateway road resurfacing and high friction surfacing works. A convoy system will be in place from 8.00am to 4.00pm on Thursday 28 July and Friday 29 July and again on Monday 01 August and Tuesday 02 August.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“It is important that we carry out these essential maintenance works to ensure the longevity of the road surface; benefiting local communities and road users for years to come.
“To ensure minimal disruption, the work has been programmed to be carried out over the shortest period of time possible; however, I would urge road users to plan ahead and to leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform road users that roadworks are taking place.
£400k upgrading works for the A76
More than £400k is being invested on the A76 in East Ayrshire this month.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will begin the programme of maintenance with a scheme at Bridgehouse Bargower. The focus will then move to Crossroads Roundabout where resurfacing will be carried-out.
Further improvements to drainage and safety on the route are planned towards the end of the summer with the final details to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Every effort is being made to minimise disruption during the work with the details below.
- Bridgehouse Bargower, located south of Crossroads roundabout spanning Cessnock Water. The bridge deck will be refurbished with; concrete repairs, waterproofing, joint replacement and a new road surface. Works will be carried out under traffic lights and a convoy system from 8.00am on Tuesday 19 July to 6.00am on Thursday 1 September.
- Over half a kilometre of resurfacing works will be carried out south of Crossroads roundabout over two weekends from 8.00pm on Friday 22 July to 6.00am on Monday 25 July and 8.00pm on Friday 29 July to 6.00am on Monday 01 August. Works will be carried out under a daytime convoy system and overnight traffic signal controls.
Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“Scotland TranServ is delivering an important programme of investment across Ayrshire on behalf of Transport Scotland. Delivering a significant investment to continue to improve Ayrshire’s roads.
“We have liaised with stakeholders including Police Scotland and undertaken traffic modelling when planning these works in order to minimise disruption to local residents and the travelling public, however we 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.
Essential maintenance on the A8 East Hamilton Street
Road users across Inverclyde are set to benefit from resurfacing works to improve the eastbound A8 at East Hamilton Street beginning Monday 11 July 2016.
Scotland TranServ will carry out the resurfacing work, on behalf of Transport Scotland from 8.00pm until 6.00am each night from Monday 11 July until Wednesday 13 July 2016.
Alternative methods were considered to deliver these works at this location, with the safest option being closure of the westbound carriageway between the western roundabout at Port Glasgow and Ratho Street. To minimise the impact on journey time reliability, this closure will take place overnight.
Eastbound traffic will travel on the westbound carriageway between McDougall Street and Bogston lane and during this period there will be no access to or from the A8 trunk road from Bogston lane, Gibshill Road, Pottery Street and Sinclair Street. A local diversion will be in place.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This essential maintenance scheme will be carried out to benefit local residents and over 20,000 road users who use this route each day.
“We have carefully programmed the works to take place overnight when traffic flows are lighter to minimise disruption to road users.”
Road users can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following their Twitter feed @trafficscotland.
Diversion Route
West bound traffic on the A8 trunk road will leave at the western roundabout at Port Glasgow and travel via Brown St, Shore St, Balfour St, Glen Ave, Lillybank road, Birkmyre Ave, Mitchell St, Lansbury St, Gibshill rd, Weir St, Sinclair St, Carwood St then Ratho St to rejoin the A8 trunk road.
