BEAR Scotland is gearing up for another busy winter on the A92, with a dedicated salt stock of more than 2,500 tonnes and teams ready to help keep traffic on the route moving through the colder months.
Responsible for managing and maintaining almost 19km of the A92 between Herrod Hill Brae Junction in Dundee and Elliot Caravan Park in Arbroath, BEAR Scotland has completed its winter preparations, with ten skilled operatives ready to respond to freezing temperatures and adverse weather.
The A92 winter fleet includes two large, 26-tonne six-wheeler salt spreaders, alongside two footway spreaders.
‘Grit the Road, Jack!’ will be among the gritters taking to the A92 this winter, as BEAR Scotland’s teams work to keep the route clear during freezing conditions.
Behind the scenes, BEAR Scotland’s 24/7 control room will monitor weather forecasts and road conditions, with real-time information also provided by a roadside weather station at Upper Victoria.
Using detailed forecasts from Metdesk, teams will apply pre-wetted salt ahead of freezing temperatures to help prevent ice forming and keep the route safer for motorists.
Andrew De Jongh, A92 DBFO Network Manager at BEAR Scotland, said: “A huge amount of work goes into preparing for winter and making sure we’re ready for whatever conditions come our way. We also have pumps, sandbags and specialist crews available to respond to flooding and high winds on the A92.
“We encourage motorists to play their part too by checking weather forecasts and road conditions before travelling, ensuring their vehicles are winter-ready and allowing extra time for journeys when conditions are challenging.”
Find out more on BEAR Scotland’s winter portal: www.bearscot.com/winter-portal
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