Ringing in the changes at Ringford

05 June 2014

Barr Surfacing and Civil Engineering, on behalf of Transport Scotland will help to ring in the changes at Ringford, with the resurfacing of the A75.

The £1.2million project gets underway today (Thursday the 5th of June) and is expected to last around 4 weeks. As well as resurfacing this section of trunk road, which is reaching the end of its operational life, Barr will also undertake further barrier works, with kerbing and white lining also be carried out. The works will be supervised by Transport Scotland’s trunk roads management and maintenance provider, Scotland TranServ.

Neil MacDonald, Scotland TranServ’s Deputy Planned Maintenance Manager said:

“This is a significant programme of work, which will see the replacement of an important stretch of the trunk road network that is now reaching the end of its operational life. We have made every effort to reduce the impact on local drivers and freight traffic alike. We have recognised local events and will pull out of the area in order to let these pass freely. We will continue to keep the local community informed throughout.”

The project will run during June, with temporary traffic lights in operation supported by a convoy system during the week. Work will continue 7 days a week. The project team will pull out of the area for Armed Forces Day on 28th June. The Queen’s Baton Relay which will pass through Dumfries and Galloway around the 16th of June will not be affected.

Barr Surfacing and Civil Engineering’s General Manager, Chris Edwards added:

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Scotland TranServ within Dumfries and Galloway. As a local employer we recognise the importance of the A75 trunk road and will be working in partnership with Scotland TranServ and the local community to ensure the programme is implemented efficiently and with minimal disruption.”