BEAR Scotland are set to begin work on a road surface improvement scheme for two sections of the A95 near Cromdale.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A95 south of Cromdale and the A95 north of Cromdale, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The works are expected to get underway today, Tuesday 22 February, and is programmed to take place in phases over two weeks to ensure minimum disruption. The project is planned to take place as follows:

• Phase One – south of Cromdale, Tuesday 22 February to Sunday 27 February (Four nights, excluding Friday and Saturday night)

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, temporary traffic lights with a 10mph convoy system will be in place between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.


• Phase Two – north of Cromdale, Wednesday 2 March to Friday 4 March (Three days)

For safety, temporary traffic lights with a 10mph convoy system will be in place between 8am and 5.30pm each day. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the surfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland's North East Unit Representative, said: "This programme of resurfacing work for the A95 will help address any defects in the road surface at two locations near Cromdale, creating a safer and smoother journey for road users.

"The proposed traffic management will help to keep roadworkers and motorists safe, and we will seek to minimise the delays experienced by completing these necessary works as quickly as possible.

"We thank motorists for the patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A95. We encourage them to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information and allow some extra time to reach their destination."

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