A82 road safety improvements
A82 Stoneymollan Roundabout
Residents and road users across West Dunbartonshire are set to benefit from a £100k scheme to improve road safety on the A82 at Stoneymollan Roundabout commencing on 5 September.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out the works which involve resurfacing the northbound carriageway to improve skid resistance. We will also utilise traffic management to replace nine joints on Howgate Bridge, near Renton to improve its resilience for years to come.
To complete the works as safely and as quickly as possible, a full road closure will be in place each night from Monday 5 until Saturday 10 September then again from Monday 12 until Wednesday 14 September between 8.00pm and 6.00am.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“This essential road safety scheme will improve the grip on the road surface and therefore help to reduce accidents on the northbound approach to Stoneymollan Roundabout.
“We are also taking the opportunity to replace nine of the existing joints on Howgate Bridge, which will only serve to enhance the long term resilience of the structure.
“We have considered all the available options in terms of traffic management and with safety a top priority it is vital that we carry out the works overnight to protect road users and our operatives.”
Road users can access live traffic information by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website or following @TrafficScotland on Twitter.
Diversion: Lomondgate roundabout - A813 - A811 - Stoneymollan Roundabout
A737 Dalgarven Landscaping and Resurfacing Works
Road users are set to benefit from £80k of landscaping and resurfacing works on the A737 at Dalgarven beginning on Monday 29 August.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the scheme over four nights to minimise disruption on a road which is used by 7,500 motorists each day.
The works will be carried out overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am commencing on Monday 29 August until Thursday 1 September. To deliver the work safely and efficiently the A737 must be closed in both directions between Townend Street, Dalry at its junction with the B780 Roche Way, and Dalry Road, Kilwinning at its junction with A737 Howgate and A738 Byres Road.
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. We will take the opportunity to carry out additional landscaping works at the same time as the resurfacing works, to maximise the benefits of this closure.
“As a result, the works have been programmed to be carried out overnight, when traffic flows are lighter; however local access will be maintained during this time.”
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 the off slip to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
M74 Resurfacing Works Junction 8 to Junction 9
Over 15,000 road users who use the M74 each day are set to benefit from almost £210k of resurfacing works between Junction 8 Lochhead and Junction 9 Draffan beginning on 2 September.
Scotland TranServ will carry out the works on behalf of Transport Scotland with almost 2km of resurfacing to improve the quality of the southbound carriageway.
To protect the health and safety of the workforce and all road users the works will be carried out using a contraflow system. This will be in place continuously for 24 hours a day from 8.00pm on Friday 2 September until 6.00am on Monday 5 September. An added journey time of 30 minutes anticipated.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“We have considered all the available methods to carry out these works as safely and as quickly as possible, and the use of a contraflow system will help to reduce disruption to road users.
“With more than 15,000 vehicles using this route each day it is essential that we carry out these resurfacing works to ensure the integrity of the carriageway for the travelling public for years to come.”
Road users can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed @trafficscotland.
Advanced warning signs will also be in place to inform motorists when work will take place.
£650k investment in Ayrshire’s roads
Local residents and road users are set to benefit from over half a million pounds of investment in Ayrshire’s trunk roads this autumn as a series of resurfacing schemes get underway on Friday 9 September.
Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland will carry out three resurfacing projects to ensure the long term resilience of the A78 through Largs, which is used by over 4,500 vehicles each day.
The first phase will begin on Friday 9 September and last until Tuesday 13 September at Largs North Gateway. Due to the narrow widths of the trunk road and to enable operatives to deliver the work as quickly and as safely as possible a full closure will be implemented from Friday 9 September at 8:00pm to Monday 12 September at 6:00am, with continuous 24hr working. The closure will be in place between Hollywood and Largs northern town limits. Road users should follow the signed diversion.
Traffic Management will change to a convoy system on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September between the hours of 7:00am and 8:00pm each day.
The second phase of the works will take place on the A78 at Routenburn, from Tuesday 27 September through to Monday 3 October under a convoy system.
The third and final phase commences on the A78 at Largs Main Street from Friday 7 until Monday 10 October and will require a full road closure.
An extensive consultation exercise with North Ayrshire Council, Police Scotland and Largs Community Council has enabled Scotland TranServ to carefully programme the works out with the busy summer tourist season; helping to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses.
Operating company representative for Scotland TranServ, Andy Fraser said:
“This project will see £650k of investment in Ayrshire’s trunk roads, creating a lasting first impression for visitors and tourists travelling through the area.
“Through our continued consultation with the Community Council we have been able to gather feedback and plan the works at the end of the summer season, helping to lessen the impact on local residents and businesses.
“To ensure the safety of road users and our operatives, it is essential that the first phase of the work is carried out under a total closure of the road however it is very much business as usual in Largs.”
Scotland TranServ is committed to delivering a programme of maintenance to ensure trunk roads across Ayrshire and south west Scotland are fit for the future.
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following @Traffic Scotland on Twitter.
Diversion:
Northbound traffic will follow A760 Haylie Brae, Largs Road (A760), Bridgend (A760), Stoneyholm Road (A760), Lochwinnoch (A760), A737, Linwood (A761), Bridge of Weir Road (A761), Kilmacolm (A761), Port Glasgow Road (A761), Kilmacolm Road (A761), Clune Brae (A761) and Newark Roundabout (A8). Southbound traffic should follow the same route in reverse.
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A77 weekend work postponed
**UPDATE**
A77 Bridgemill to Girvan Mains
Weekend road maintenance on the A77 at Girvan Mains, South Ayrshire which was due to commence on Friday 26 August 2016 has been postponed until further notice following extensive consultation.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will now resurface this section of the A77 with overnight closures in place between Bridgemill Roundabout and Drumdow Road Junction from Tuesday 23 August until Friday 26 August only. These closures will be in operation from 8.00pm until 6.00am each night. During the closures, local access will be maintained from Drumdow Road junction to Dowhill Farm.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“This resurfacing scheme will ensure the long term resilience of this stretch of the A77, which is travelled by almost 4,000 motorists each day.
“We have made every effort to consult with the local community and programme the works out with peak times and overnight when traffic flows are considerably lighter, helping to reduce disruption to road users and residents.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visitingwww.trafficscotland.co.uk or following @Traffic Scotland on Twitter.
A77 Girvan Mains resurfacing
Over £250,000 will be invested in essential road maintenance on the A77 at Girvan Mains, South Ayrshire, beginning on Tuesday 23 of August 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will resurface this section of the A77 using 24 hour, day and night time working to help reduce disruption to road users.
To carry out the work safely and efficiently overnight closures will be in place from Bridgemill Roundabout to Drumdow Road Junction commencing on Tuesday 23 August until Thursday 25 August. These closures will be in operation from 8.00pm until 6.00am each night.
A full closure will then be implemented from 8.00pm on Friday 26 August until 6.00am on Monday 29 August to enable 24 hour working. During this closure, local access will be maintained from Drumdow Road junction to Dowhill Farm.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“This resurfacing scheme will ensure the long term resilience of this stretch of the A77, which is travelled by almost 4,000 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.
Diversion:
Southbound A77 at Maybole Cross – Jct of St Curthbert’s Rd B7023 – turn left to B7023 St Curthbert’s Rd – continue along Crosshill Rd, take right to remaining B7023 – turn right onto Dailly Rd B741 – continue along B741 to Dailly, take C30 to Old Dailly – take B734 to Girvan. Continue to Bridgemill Rbt Girvan Northbound A77 at Bridgemill Rbt – take 2nd exit onto B734 – continue to Old Dailly – take C30 to Dailly then take B741 continue to Crosshill then take left onto B7023 to St Cuthbert’s Rd Maybole – turn right to rejoin A77 northbound.
A77 Dalrymple Street works this weekend
Local residents and road users are set to benefit from over £60k of resurfacing works on the A77 at Dalrymple Street, Girvan commencing on Saturday 13 August.
The investment from Transport Scotland will see the works take place over three days with a total closure in place between Stumpy Corner and Wesley Street, from 6.00am on Saturday 13 August, until 6.00am on Monday 15 August. Duncan Street and Wesley Road will also be closed during this time.
Scotland TranServ will deliver the works with operatives working round the clock to complete the project as safely and as quickly as possible. There will be no on street parking available while the works are taking place however access will be maintained to the car park at the Bank of Scotland.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative Andy Fraser said:
“We have considered all the available options when programming these works and the safest and most efficient method is to implement a total closure at this location.
“As we fully understand the importance of the A77 as a vital link to local ferry terminals we would urge road users to make plenty of time for their journeys.”
Road users can access real time traffic information on Traffic Scotland’s website or Twitter feed.
Diversion: Leave A77 southbound at Bridgemill Roundabout – B734 SB – Coalpots Rd – rejoin A77 SB at Shallochpark Roundabout.
A77 resurfacing at Bellfield Interchange
A further £115k is set to be invested in Ayrshire’s trunk roads when resurfacing works commence on the A77 at Bellfield Interchange on Monday 8 August 2016.
Scotland TranServ will carry out the works on behalf of Transport Scotland over three weekday nights when traffic flows are expected to be lighter.
To ensure the safe delivery of the works a full closure will be implemented each night on the A77 at Bellfield Interchange between the southbound off slip and on slip from 8.00pm until 6.00am. The closures will start on the night of Monday 8 August and continue for three nights. Road users should follow a signed, local diversion.
Operating company representative for Scotland TranServ, Andy Fraser said:
“We are carrying out essential resurfacing works at this location to ensure the long term resilience of the route and create a safer and smoother driving surface.
“We have fully considered all traffic management options and the safest and quickest method of delivering our operations is under a full night time closure.”
Road users 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.
Diversion:
Exit the A77 soutbound onto the bellfield interchange off slip, follow the roundabout and back onto the A77 southbound via Bellfield interchange on slip.
A78 Largs investigation works
As part of a £570k project to resurface the carriageway of the A78 at Largs, Scotland TranServ will carry out investigative works on Sunday 14 August 2016.
The investment from Transport Scotland means that three sections of the A78 around Largs will be resurfaced and engineers must complete a number of investigatory excavations to assess the current condition of the road foundation.
To complete the investigations as quickly and as safely as possible there will be a full road closure of the A78 between Bath Street and Gogo Street, Largs. Work will begin at 7.00am on Sunday morning and will be completed by 7.00pm on the same day. A signed, local diversion will be in place throughout the works.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“We will carry out the investigation works on a Sunday when traffic flows are lighter to help minimise disruption to road users and the local community.
“As we fully understand the importance of this route to both through and local traffic and the significance of Largs as a popular tourist destination we have carefully considered all the available traffic management methods. The safest and most efficient method of working is to implement a total closure of the A78 at this location.”
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.
Diversion:
Southbound traffic will travel via Bath Street, Mackerston Place, Charles Street.
Northbound traffic will travel via John Street, Broomfield Place, Mackerston Place and Bath Street.
M8 barrier replacement works continue
The third phase of a multi-million pound programme to refurbish the safety barriers across the M8 will get underway on Sunday 7 August 2016.
The £430k investment from Transport Scotland will see the replacement of the central reserve safety barrier on the M8 at Junction 27, near Arkleston. The programme is expected to last for six weeks and work will take place overnight, between 8.00pm and 6.00am, to help minimise disruption to road users.
To ensure the work can be carried out safely and efficiently, offside lane closures will be in place during this time.
Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:
“This is the latest in a programme of work to install new safety barriers along the M8 central reserve, through Glasgow.
“We have carefully planned the works to take place overnight, when traffic flows are lightest, however we would urge road users to leave plenty of time for their journeys, in particular those travelling to Glasgow Airport.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by following @trafficscotland on Twitter or visiting www.trafficscotland.org.
