Sections of the southbound M90 on Friarton Bridge near Perth and Craigend Interchange to Bridge of Earn are set to benefit from carriageway resurfacing with work scheduled to get underway next week.
The project will involve teams carrying out resurfacing work to these two sections of the M90, which also includes localised bridge deck concrete and waterproofing repairs across Friarton Bridge, ensuring the bridge continues to operate safely for road users.
Resurfacing works at Friarton Bridge were originally programmed to take place at the beginning of February however due to adverse winter weather the scheme was postponed.
The project is planned to take place over six days using 24-hour working, with all work expected to be completed by 6.30am on Monday 8 March, subject to weather conditions.
During peak periods delays of up to 16 minutes could be experienced when the contraflow is in place.
To allow the project to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner restrictions will be in place on the network as follows:
Overnight lane closures on both the northbound and southbound carriageway will be in place on Tuesday 2 March between 7.30pm and 6.30am to allow for traffic management to be installed ahead of the project. A contraflow system will then be in place from 7.30pm on Wednesday 3 March with single lane traffic running in both directions on the northbound carriageway. Due to the location of the resurfacing the Junction 11 on-slip from Perth (A85) onto the M90 southbound will be closed for the duration of the project. A signed diversion route via A90 Kinfauns Interchange will be in place for southbound traffic.
The contraflow system from M90 Friarton Bridge will be extended with all traffic running in the northbound carriageway between Junction 11 and Junction 9. To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, access to the M90 southbound from the two on-slips and access for the M90 Junction 10 southbound off-slip will be closed throughout the duration of works with signed diversions in place. M90 southbound traffic from Broxden will be diverted to the M90 northbound and then via A90 Kinfauns Interchange. M90 southbound traffic travelling from Friarton to Broxden will be diverted via the M90 Junction 9 (Bridge of Earn). Vehicles wishing to access the M90 southbound from Perth (Edinburgh Road) will be diverted along the A912 (Bridge of Earn) to access the M90 from Junction 9.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing project to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.
Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance, will be in place to ensure all site personnel remain safe once the project gets underway. New safe operation procedures and risk assessments have also been developed to ensure teams are kept safe throughout the project.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “We’re pleased to progress with the surfacing repairs on the M90 Friarton Bridge after work was postponed earlier this month due poor weather conditions.
“The work on the M90 Craigend Interchange to Bridge of Earn was originally programmed to take place towards the end of next month, however we’ve brought the project forward to help minimise disruption to road users due to the work being within close proximity of the Friarton Bridge scheme. By utilising the planned traffic management, it avoids the need for an additional separate contraflow.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we work on this project. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information.”
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