OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A823(M) SOUTHBOUND ON-SLIP TO M90

March 15, 2021

  • Two overnight carriageway closures begin Wednesday 17 March

Motorists using the A823(M) are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning to renew approximately 0.85 kilometres of the southbound slip road onto the M90 over two nights, beginning on Wednesday 17 March.

For the safety of workers and road users, the A823(M) southbound slip road onto M90 Junction 2 Admiralty will be closed from 20:00 until 06:00 on the nights of 17 and 18 March.

During these closures, a diversion route will be signposted via the B980 and the A985 before joining the M90 at Junction 1C. This diversion route will add an estimated 3 minutes to affected journeys. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government guidance, are in place to protect teams and ensure they remain safe on site.

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will significantly improve safety and ride quality for motorists on this section of the A823(M).

“Carriageway closures are essential to ensure the safety of workers and road users, however we’ve planned the works to take place overnight to minimise disruption and will do all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience and encourage them to plan ahead by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”

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