Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will return to the A75 at New Ramhill Bridge located three miles east of Castle Douglas on Monday 9 May 2016 to complete bridge repairs.

The work will see improvements to the quality of the road surface, waterproofing of the bridge deck and joint replacements.

Due to the nature of the works and to protect the health and safety of our workforce and road users a full closure will be in place for five consecutive evenings between 8.00pm and 6.00am. A local diversion will be in place.

Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:

“It is essential that we carry out these maintenance works to improve the condition of New Ramhill Bridge, benefiting motorists for years to come.

“We have done everything we can to plan these works in order to minimise disruption to local residents and road users, however I would urge motorists to leave plenty of time for their journeys and to utilise the Traffic Scotland website and local radio for up to date journey information.”

Across Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland TranServ is continuing to invest on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver this important maintenance programme and deliver long-term, tangible benefits supporting commuters, businesses and communities across south west Scotland.”

Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the works to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place

Diversion:

Westbound

Closure of A75 at Haugh of Urr Road End (B794), leave taking left onto B794 – continue through Haugh of Urr to Dalbeattie – at A711 turn right – continue to Craignair Bridge – after negotiating Automatic Traffic Lights for the bridge – turn right onto A745 – continue to Castle Douglas – at Station Hotel Roundabout – take right continuing on A745 to Allanton Roundabout to rejoin A75.

Eastbound

Closure of A75 at Allanton Roundabout (A745) – following westbound diversion, in reverse order.