Transport Scotland has announced a major surfacing repair programme which will see over £24m invested at over 200 locations across the North West Trunk Road network before January 2019.
Numerous sections of the North West network, which is around 883 miles long and includes over 2,400 bridges and structures, suffered accelerated surface deterioration following the harsh winter weather conditions at the start of this year.
An intensive programme of road surfacing has been ongoing across the north west network to repair the damaged road surface since the start of 2018, with approximately £24m in total set to be invested into surfacing works between January and December this year.
Areas of accelerated deterioration formed following the break-up of the road surface through the repeated freeze/thaw action last winter where heavy rain was frequently followed by sub-zero temperatures. Rainwater penetrates through the road make-up via tiny cracks in the material, then, as temperatures drop expands as it turns to ice which results in bigger cracks and a weakened road structure. Ultimately this leads to potholes and break up of the road surface.
Specific stakeholder consultations will be undertaken for those schemes which, to ensure the safety of the workforce and road users alike, require road closures and diversions, as we appreciate that these can have a significant local impact. All sections of the network will continue to be regularly inspected and localised repairs will be undertaken as required.
BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland wish to thank the local communities in advance for their patience during these essential works.
Construction News
25/10/2018
Transport Scotland Announces £24m Resurfacing Scheme


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