Improving A76 within Thornhill
The A76 road through Thornhill is being resurfaced bringing long-term benefits to local residents, commuters and freight drivers alike.
The 6-day programme of work is part of Transport Scotland’s ongoing maintenance programme and will see major resurfacing work being carried out in a phased schedule to minimise disruption to local businesses, residents and those using the busy road for their daily commute.
Specialist local contractor DG First will carry out the work on behalf of Scotland Transerv.
Garry Head, Scotland TranServ’s Works Manager said:
“This is an important road, connecting Dumfries with Ayr, Kilmarnock and Glasgow. A great deal of planning has been involved in programming the work, so as not to cause too much inconvenience to the village’s own thriving business sector. We have phased the project over the course of the week, recognizing the importance of minimizing disruption to local businesses and residents. We have worked with a number of organisations including the Council, Police and transport authorities to plan the works accordingly.”
With the existing road surface reaching the end of its operational life the proposed work is essential. In order to reduce disruption work will be scheduled as follows:
• Friday 31st October 2014 – 17:00hrs to 23:00hrs (Central area of village)
• Saturday 1st November – No works taking place
• Sunday 2nd November – 08:00 to 18:00hrs (Central area of village)
• Monday 3rd November – 08:00 to 18:00hrs (North end of Village)
• Tuesday 4th November – 08:00 to 18:00hrs (South end of village)
• Wednesday 5th November – 08:00 to 18:00hrs (South end of village)
• Thursday 6th November – 08:00 to 18:00hrs (Lining works)
Because the majority of businesses are located in the central section of the village, works have been scheduled in this area for the Friday evening and Sunday when the majority of businesses will be closed, keeping disruption to a minimum. Evening works will cease at 23:00 due to the proximity of local residents and Hotels in the area.
Russell Rennie, Scotland TranServ’s Contract Director added:
“On behalf of Transport Scotland we are continuing to invest across Dumfries and Galloway, improving the quality of the trunk road infrastructure throughout the region. We’re delivering tangible benefits with a concentrated resurfacing programme, supporting the long-term economic growth and development of the area for many years to come, improving roads for commuters, freight drivers and tourists alike.”
Scotland TranServ would like to thank local businesses, residents and motorists for their patience and co-operation while this important programme of work is carried out.
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