£470k investment in Dumfries and Galloway’s roads

A programme of road maintenance works is set to get underway on the A76 north of Sanquhar on Friday 6 May 2016.

Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will resurface over 1.8km of the route between Knockenjig and Kirkconnel and Whitehill to Gateside House which is used by almost 4,000 vehicles each day.

The safety of our operatives and road users is a top priority therefore the works will be carried out over six days with a daytime convoy system in operation during weekdays. A total closure will also be in place over one weekend with 24 hour working from 7.00pm on Friday 6 until 6.00am on Monday 9 May.

Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:

“This vital maintenance scheme will ensure this section of the A76 is in top condition for visitors and tourists travelling to Dumfries and Galloway in the summer months.

“We have programmed the works carefully to ensure they do not coincide with the tourist season and help keep disruption to a minimum.”
Across Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland TranServ is continuing to invest on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver an important improvement programme of works which will result in long-term, tangible benefits supporting road users, businesses and communities across South West Scotland.

Diversion:
A76 Northbound shall exit the A76 at Carronbridge from Drumlanrig street, along A702 to 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 Road to rejoin A76. All other traffic continues on the A70 Muirkirk Rd and back to A76 at Dettingen Roundabout. Southbound traffic should follow the same route in reverse.