Scotland TranServ will return to the A75 at Dumfries next weekend (Friday 5th September to Monday 8th September 2014) to complete important improvement work on the A75 between Dancingknowe and the A709 roundabout.
The work on behalf of Transport Scotland will improve the road surface of this busy trunk road. The first phase of the improvement programme was completed in June.
Garry Head, Scotland TranServ’s Area Delivery Manager for Dumfries and Galloway said:
“The first phase of this work was completed in June, and through our partnership with DG First we will improve the remainder of this stretch of the A75 to improve the road surface for commuters and freight traffic alike.”
In order to carry out this work as quickly and as safely as possible, it will be necessary to divert westbound traffic through Dumfries before rejoining the A75 at Glasgow Road for the duration of the works.
A full road closure will also be carried out between 19.00 Friday 5th September and the evening of Saturday 6th September, 2014. This closure will allow the existing road surface to be removed safely. Once this short preparatory work is finished the road will be reopened to eastbound traffic.
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contract Director added:
“The health and safety of our workers and of the motoring public are of utmost importance to Scotland TranServ. That is why it will be necessary to close the road for this short period. We would like to take this opportunity to thank local drivers in advance, for their patience. Across Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland TranServ is investing on behalf of Transport Scotland to deliver this important improvement programme and deliver long-term tangible benefits supporting commuters, businesses and communities across South West Scotland.”
