A77 Littlehill to Burnside Farm
Over £340k of essential road maintenance is to be carried out on the A77 over two weekends commencing on 13 May 2016.
Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the resurfacing works to repair defects to the existing road surface and replace white line markings between Littlehill Bridge and Burnside Farm on the Girvan to Turnberry section of the A77.
To carry out these works safely there will be a full closure of the A77 from 8.00pm on Friday 13 May until 6.00am on Monday 16 May. The route will again be fully closed from 8.00pm on Friday 20 May until 6.00am on Monday 23 May. A diversion will be in place throughout the works.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This maintenance scheme will ensure that the A77 remains in good condition for local residents and over 7,800 road users who use this route each day.
“To ensure minimal disruption, the work has been programmed to be carried out over the shortest period of time possible however would urge road users to leave plenty of time for diversion routes, particularly those heading for the ferry ports.”
Road users can obtain live journey planning information by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website (www.trafficscotland.org) or Twitter feed (@trafficscotland).
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform road users that these roadworks are taking place.
Diversion:
Southbound:
Closure of 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.
Vehicles under 4.50m: Continue to Bridgemill Rbt Girvan – take 1st exit to rejoin A77 Southbound.
Vehicles over 4.5m Take left onto Coalpots Rd Girvan and continue to Shallochpark Rbt – take 2nd exit to A77 southbound
Northbound:
Closure of A77 at B734 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.
Works to begin on A75
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will return to the A75 at New Ramhill Bridge located three miles east of Castle Douglas on Monday 9 May 2016 to complete bridge repairs.
The work will see improvements to the quality of the road surface, waterproofing of the bridge deck and joint replacements.
Due to the nature of the works and to protect the health and safety of our workforce and road users a full closure will be in place for five consecutive evenings between 8.00pm and 6.00am. A local diversion will be in place.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“It is essential that we carry out these maintenance works to improve the condition of New Ramhill Bridge, benefiting motorists for years to come.
“We have done everything we can to plan these works in order to minimise disruption to local residents and road users, however I would urge motorists to leave plenty of time for their journeys and to utilise the Traffic Scotland website and local radio for up to date journey information.”
Across Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland TranServ is continuing to invest on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver this important maintenance programme and deliver long-term, tangible benefits supporting commuters, businesses and communities across south west Scotland.”
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.
£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.
M74 Resurfacing Works
The recent programme of M74 carriageway resurfacing works are continuing between Junction 8 Millburn and Junction 9 Lochhead this month.
Scotland TranServ will carry out over 1km of resurfacing works to improve the quality of the southbound road surface for the 14,000 vehicles that use the route each day.
To protect the health and safety of our workforce and all road users a contraflow will be in place from 8.00pm on Friday 22 April until 6.00am on Monday 25 April.
The southbound onslip at Junction 8 Millburn will be closed over the weekend and a local diversion will be in place.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“These works are the latest in a series of patching and resurfacing works on the M74.With more than 14,000 vehicles using this route each day it is essential that we carry out these resurfacing works to improve 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.
A725 Resurfacing Works
Scotland TranServ will carry out £90K of carriageway resurfacing works on the A725 adjacent to the eastbound slip road to Hamilton Road.
The works will be carried out overnight on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 April 2016.
Due to the nature of the works and to protect our workforce and the travelling public a total closure of the A725 trunk road will be implemented between Whirlies / Mavor and Douglas Street and will be in place from 8.00pm each evening to 6.00am the following morning. A local diversion will be in place.
Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“This essential carriageway maintenance scheme will provide long term benefits to trunk road motorists using the A725 each day.
“We have programmed works overnight when traffic flows are lighter to minimise disruption, however we would urge motorists to plan their journeys in advance.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following their Twitter feed @trafficscotland.
Resurfacing works to begin on the A75 at Annan
Scotland TranServ will embark on a £310K resurfacing project on the A75 at Annan on 15 April.
The works will see over half a kilometre of road resurfaced, benefitting over 10,000 motorists who use this route each day.
Due to the nature of the works, and to protect our workforce and motorists alike, a total road closure will be in place on the A75 from the layby east of Annan to Prestonfield Road from 7.00pm on Friday 15 April to 6.00am on Monday 18 April. A signed local diversion will be in place.
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 A75 road users.
“We are doing everything we can do minimise disruption by carrying these works out over the weekend, 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.
M8 LED lighting project continues
A programme to replace lighting across the M8 with energy saving LED lamps is set to continue overnight on Wednesday 30 March.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland has already replaced almost 200 lights across the trunk roads in Renfrewshire.
The existing high masts lighting columns will be replaced and the traditional sodium lamps replaced by modern, LED lights; which will not only help road safety but also reduce energy usage by up to 53%.
An overnight closure will be in place eastbound from Junctions 16 to 19 between 10.00pm and 6.00am to protect the safety of both road users and operatives alike.
Closures and diversions
- Total closure of M8 eastbound (Diversion via Phoenix Road, A804 to Junction 17).
- Closure of Great Western road eastbound merge to M8 (Diversion via West Graham Street, Garscube Road, A804 eastbound to Junction 17).
- Closure of Charing Cross merge slip to M8 eastbound (Diversion via A804, Phoenix Road, A804 eastbound to Junction 17).
Winter visit for local nursery
Local children from Stanecastle Nursery, Irvine met with frontline operatives last week (17 March) to find out more about how they help keep road users moving in even the harshest winter conditions.
Scotland TranServ, which manages and maintains Ayrshire’s trunk roads including A76, A77, A78, A738 and A737 visited the nursery as part of a ‘People who help us’ learning topic which aims to teach the children about people who carry out important roles to protect and assist the public.
Children discovered how gritters are deployed to treat roads and help keep them clear of snow and ice during winter weather. They also got up close to a 15 tonne ‘Super Gritter’ to see how the vehicles treat roads across the area.
Debbie Carchrie, Head Teacher at Stanecastle Nursery said:
“We are delighted that Scotland TranServ visited our nursery as part of a ‘People who help us’ project where the children have been learning about vocations that help us in our day to day lives.
“The children really enjoyed learning about how the gritters work and what operatives do to keep Ayrshire moving in periods of severe weather.”
Over 260km of roads are maintained in Ayrshire by Scotland TranServ, which carries out its winter service between 1 October and 15 May each year.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“Our fleet of 48 gritters play a vital role in helping to keep roads across Ayrshire and south west Scotland moving during winter weather. Although this winter has been less onerous than recent winters, we have been busy battling some of the wildest storms, carrying out 1,240 treatments and spreading over 10,000 tonnes of salt so far this winter.
“We hope that the children gained some knowledge of our operations from this visit and how we help to keep roads safe for their families and friends traveling on local roads each winter.”
Scotland TranServ is committed to working within the local communities in which we live, visit and work to leave a lasting legacy of roads fit for the future
Further M74 Improvements
The ongoing resurfacing works on the M74, between Junctions 6 and 12, are continuing this weekend and early into next week.
The programme is part of a half a million pound investment by Transport Scotland to ensure the long term resilience of the road surface on this route. It has already seen repairs made at Junctions 9 and 11.
Scotland TranServ will carry out the latest work in both directions under a series of overnight closures to ensure the safety of operatives and motorists alike. The details are below:
M74 Junction 8-9 southbound – Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March
Total southbound closure of the M74 at Junction 8 both nights from 8.00pm to 6.00am. Diversion via B7078, re-joining M74 at Junction 10
M74 Junction 7-6 northbound – Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March
Total northbound closure of the M74 at Junction 8 both nights from 8.00pm to 6.00am. Diversion via A71/A72 Lanark Rd/Carlisle Rd, re-joining M74 at Junction 6
M74 Junction 11-12 southbound – Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 March
Total southbound closure at Junction 11 both nights from 8.00pm to 6.00am. Diversion via B7078, re-joining M74 at Junction 12.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“We understand the strategic importance of the M74 and its vital links to both Glasgow and the Scottish Borders therefore we are improving the longevity of the road surface; ensuring safer journeys for tourists, haulage companies and road users for years to come.
“Our works have been carefully planned to take place overnight, when traffic flows are considerably lighter, to help minimise disruption.”
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 that work is underway.
Final phase of works at A77 Meiklewood
The final phase of a £112k programme of improvements on the A77 at Meiklewood is set to commence on 22 March 2016.
Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the replacement of a weigh-in, motion sensor which will allow data about the number and type of vehicles using the route to be captured.
To carry out these works safely and to protect both motorists and operatives there will be two nights of closures on the A77 at multiple locations.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:
“The replacement of the weigh-in, motion sensors will allow our client Transport Scotland to gather vital information relevant to traffic usage on the A77 and M77.
“We have planned our works to be carried out overnight, when traffic flows are lighter however motorists travelling along this route or via Prestwick Airport should leave plenty of time for their journeys.”
Motorists can access real time traffic information by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website or following @trafficscotland on Twitter.
