Warnings of roadworks for fortnight on A95 north and south of Cromdale
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Motorists are being warned of possible delays on two sections of the A95 near Cromdale starting from this evening.
The road repairs will takes defects in the surface of the whisky road both to the north and south of the village.
The project is expected to get under way at 7.30pm and is scheduled to take place in phases over two weeks to ensure minimum disruption.
Phase one is to the south of Cromdale and will run until Sunday excluding Friday and Saturday nights.
Temporary traffic lights with a 10mph convoy system will be in place between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.
Phase two for north of Cromdale is due to begin next Wednesday (March 2) and run until Friday 4 March.
Temporary traffic lights with a 10mph convoy system will be in place between 8am and 5.30pm daily. Once again all traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Unit Representative, said: “This programme of resurfacing work for the A95 will help address any defects in the road surface at two locations near Cromdale, creating a safer and smoother journey for road users.
“The proposed traffic management will help to keep roadworkers and motorists safe, and we will seek to minimise the delays experienced by completing these necessary works as quickly as possible.
“We thank motorists for the patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A95.
"We encourage them to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”
• Real-time journey planning information is available at www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
