£445,000 WEEKEND SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS,  A92 FERNIE CASTLE TO AYTON

September 3, 2021

Friday 3 September

 

OVERNIGHT CLOSURES REQUIRED FOR THE PLANNED SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A92 BETWEEN FERNIE CASTLE AND AYTON

 

Please be advised that surfacing improvements planned to take place this weekend on the A92 near Fernie in Fife have been extended.

 

The weekend improvements are still going ahead as planned however overnight closures will now be required on Monday 6 September, Tuesday 7 September and Friday 10 September, with all improvements now expected to be completed by 6.30am on Saturday 11 September.

 

The project is now scheduled to take place as follows:

 

  • A92 Fernie Castle to Ayton – Friday 3 September to Monday 6 September (three days using 24-hour working)

To ensure roadworkers and road users are kept safe during the project, the A92 southbound will be closed at Parbroath Junction and the northbound carriageway will be closed at Melville Lodges from 7.30pm Friday 3 September until 6.30am Monday 6 September. All traffic will be diverted along the A91 and A913 via Cupar. Residents living within the closure points will be escorted through the site when safe to do so.

 

  • A92 Fernie Castle to Ayton – Monday 6 September, Tuesday 7 September and Friday 10 September (three nights)

For safety, the A92 southbound will be closed at Parbroath Junction and the northbound carriageway will be closed at Melville Lodges between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night. All traffic will be diverted along the A91 and A913 via Cupar. Residents living within the closure points will be escorted through the site when safe to do so. The A92 will remain fully open outwith working hours.

 

All relevant stakeholders have been informed of the changes.

 

Real-time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org , twitter at @trafficscotland or via the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Thursday 26 August

 

Works begin Friday 3 September for three days

  • Road closure will be in place throughout the weekend

 

Surfacing work to address a section of the A92 near Fernie in Fife is set to take place from Friday 3 September.

The £445,000 project will involve teams carrying out essential surfacing improvements to the A92 between Fernie Castle and Ayton, ensuring the integrity and safety of the trunk road network at this location is maintained.

The project is set to begin at 7.30pm on Friday 3 September and has been planned to take place over three days using 24-hour working, with all improvements expected to be completed by 6.30am on Monday 6 September.

To ensure roadworkers and road users are kept safe during the project, the A92 southbound will be closed at Parbroath Junction and the northbound carriageway will be closed at Melville Lodges. All traffic will be diverted along the A91 and A913 via Cupar. Residents living within the closure points will be escorted through the site when safe to do so.

Consultation has taken place will all relevant stakeholders in advance of the surfacing works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “This £445,000 investment from Transport Scotland will allow us to carry out surfacing improvements on this section of the A92 to ensure our network continues to operate at the highest standard.

“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible. We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for regular users as much as possible by carrying out the works over one weekend and using 24-hour working.”

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential works on the A92. We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination as the diversion adds some four miles.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.