BEAR Scotland has announced that a £290,000 road surface improvement scheme is set to get underway on the A90 northbound and southbound carriageway near Brechin from Sunday 24 October.

The surfacing improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound and southbound A90 Brechin Bypass, providing a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is scheduled to start on Sunday 24 October and will take place over four weeks, with all works due to be completed by Saturday 20 November, subject to weather conditions.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, phased contraflows will be in place throughout the duration of the project and are programmed to take place as follows:

• Phase one – A90 northbound St Anne's to Keithock Junctions

Single lane traffic will be running in both directions on the southbound carriageway between St Anne's and Keithock Junctions from 6.30am on Sunday 24 October until 6.30am on Wednesday 10 November. The A935 St Anne's northbound off/on-slips and the B966 (Keithock) off-slip will also be closed with signed diversions in place. Keithock on-slip will remain open. Road users wishing to access the on-slip will be diverted via Brechin to Stracathro Services. Off-slip traffic will be diverted to Stracathro Services and back down the A90.


• Phase two – A90 southbound Keithock to St Anne's Junctions

Single lane traffic will be running in both directions on the northbound carriageway between Keithock and St Anne's from 6.30am on Wednesday 10 November until 6.30am on Saturday 20 November. The A935 St Anne's southbound on-slips and B966 (Keithock) Junctions on-slip will also be closed with signed diversions in place. Road users wishing to access the on-slips will be diverted via Keithock Junction to Stracathro Services and back down the A90. The off-slips will remain open with a dedicated exit provided for these junctions.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements. Stakeholders will be updated on progress throughout the works.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland's North East Unit Representative, said: "This £290,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve the ride quality on this section of the A90, as well as create a safer journey for motorists.

"We've taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including programming operations day and night where possible, to fully utilise the 24-hour contraflow traffic management system.

"We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A90. 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."

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.