BEAR Scotland is to conduct drainage investigations on the trunk road between Bowtrees Junction and Kilbagie Roundabout, which will result in a series of overnight lane and road closures on the M876 and A876.

The works will commence on Monday 24 June and continue for five weeks. For the safety of workers and road users, the following closures will be in place between 19:30 and 06:30 each night, on Mondays to Fridays only:

• 24 June to 26 July – Various lanes closures will be in place between M876 Junction 3 (Bowtrees) and A876 Kilbagie Roundabout. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times and no delays to traffic are expected.

• 1 July – Full road closure between A876 Higgins Neuk Roundabout and Kilbagie Roundabout. Traffic will be diverted via Kincardine Bridge, the A985 and A977, adding approximately 2 miles and 4 minutes to affected journeys.


• 22 July – The northbound off-slip and southbound on-slip at M876 Junction 3 (Bowtrees) will be closed. Traffic will be diverted via A876 Higgins Neuk Roundabout, adding approximately 2.5 miles and 3 minutes to affected journeys.

• 23 July –The southbound off-slip at M876 Junction 3 (Bowtrees) will be closed. Traffic will be diverted via M876 Junction 2 (North Broomage), adding approximately 8.5 miles and 9 minutes to affected journeys.

• 24 July – The northbound on-slip at M876 Junction 3 (Bowtrees) will be closed. Traffic to be diverted via M876 Junction 2 (North Broomage), adding approximately 8.5 miles and 9 minutes to affected journeys.

• 25 and 26 July –The southbound on-slip at M876 Junction 3 (Bowtrees) will be closed. Traffic will be diverted via A876 Higgins Neuk Roundabout, adding approximately 2.5 miles and 3 minutes to affected journeys.

The works will clean and survey existing drainage assets in the area, helping to maintain the drainage network and reduce the risk of future flooding.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: "These drainage investigations will improve the performance of the existing pipework and will inform of any repairs required for the next phase of improvement works in the area.

"We'll do all we can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible and thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding."