As part of Transport Scotland’s strategic trunk road maintenance programme, Scotland TranServ will resurface 915 metres of the A75 at Hardrigg Lodge near Annan meaning that the Road will be closed the weekend of 7pm on Friday 18th as the region expects 3500 motorcyclists to pass through on their way to and from Ireland for the Northwest 200 Thursday 17 May right through to Monday 21 May.
In order to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible it will be necessary to close the carriageway weekday overnights and at weekends, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Alan Murray, Scotland TranServ’s Principal Road Design Engineer said:
“We’ve been working with local authorities and key stakeholders to schedule this programme of work to be delivered with as little disruption on the local community and businesses as possible. We’ve programmed the works to be carried out ahead of the busy holiday season with an increase in tourist traffic heading to and from the busy ferry port.
“The length and depth of resurfacing required make it necessary to work weekday overnights and over the two weekends. A local diversion will be clearly signposted throughout.”
Sergeant Doug Millar from the Roads Policing Unit said: “The peak times for bikes travelling to the race will start on Thursday 17 May, building up to the race on Saturday and Sunday/Monday will see the bikes return through our region.
“A policing plan has been developed over the years to assist the motorcyclists to pass safely through our region and it has proved very successful. Once again we will put this plan into operation which will mean increased police patrols all along the A75 and on the A77 roads.
Traffic management will be in place during the following times:
- 7pm on Friday 18th to 6am on Monday 21st May
- 7pm to 6am each weekday overnight from Monday 21st to Thursday 24th May
- 7pm Friday 25th to 6am Monday 28th May
Please note that Stapleton Road Junction will be closed for the duration of these works. Special arrangements will be made for emergency service vehicles, however no additional arrangements have been made for windfarm traffic.
The works have been scheduled for a time of low impact, however we would ask those drivers using the A75 over these weekends to plan their journeys with this in mind, and to add some additional journey time.
Motorists are advised to check my.trafficscotland.org or follow @trafficscotland for the latest trunk road information prior to starting their journeys.
This A75 road surface improvement scheme is among a number of such projects being scheduled by Scotland TranServ to deliver long-term benefits to commuters, local communities and businesses across South West Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.
Andy Fraser, Scotland TranServ’s Operating Company Representative added:
“The A75 is an important economic artery for Dumfries and Galloway, with many communities and businesses along the route. This project has been scheduled to be delivered with maximum efficiency and minimal disruption.”
