It’s full steam ahead for Scotland TranServ, as the trunk roads operator and their delivery partner, DG First, continue the positive strides in improving and maintaining Dumfries and Galloway’s network. Road users are set to benefit from over £1.5M worth of improvement works in Dumfries and Galloway over the next couple of months.
The first area to benefit will be the A75 Castle Douglas Bypass (15th – 18th August) This short programme will result in the completion of the recent resurfacing on the route.
The work will be carried out over one weekend from 19:00 on Friday 15th August to 06:00 on Monday 18th August. Due to the nature of the works it will be necessary to implement a full road closure to carry out the work as quickly as possible. As a result, traffic will be diverted through the town.
Garry Head, Scotland TranServ’s Area Delivery Manager said:
“Since taking over the management and maintenance of the region’s trunk roads network Scotland TranServ has been working hard to bring these vital carriageways back up to scratch. We’re delivering long-term improvements that will enhance and protect these vital economic arteries for years to come.”
Further investments will include:
A701 Kirkland Farm (1mile north of Parkgate) (22nd – 26th August) – Pioneering in situ recycling scheme that will treat tar discovered in base layer on site rather than exporting to specialist treatment site. This will not only protect the natural environment but reduce the project haulage miles by several thousand miles. Diversions will be in place via A709, and B7076 to Beattock.
A75 Dumfries Bypass – Dancingknowe to A709 Roundabout (5th – 8th September) Completion of road surface improvement programme with first phase in June. Further crack and seat project will reduce impact on local environment.
A75 Peatworks at Eastriggs (19th – 22nd September) Road surface improvement works to replace surface that is reaching the end of its operational life. Work will take place between Gretna and Annan East Junction.
Across the South West, Scotland TranServ manages and maintains around 636 kilometres of trunk roads over 22 routes, taking in around 1800 structures including the Kingston and Erskine Bridges. In Dumfries and Galloway, working closely with DG First, we maintain 262km of the trunk road network stretching from Gretna to Stranraer, and Dumfries to Kirkconnel.
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contract Director added:
“On behalf of Transport Scotland we are supporting the growth and development of Dumfries and Galloway by improving these vital economic arteries. We’re bringing the trunk road network up to scratch and ensuring that we continue to provide a good first impression to the thousands of visitors heading to Scotland through this gateway, while delivering long-term improvements for local commuters and freight traffic alike.”
