Road users are set to face delays as the second phase of bridge maintenance works on the M90 starts next week.
The £450,000 project on the M90 Earn Bridge near Perth was paused during the Solheim Cup in Gleneagles earlier this month.
Now, the second phase of the project, which involves replacing expansion joints and road resurfacing on the northbound carriageway, will begin on Monday, September 30 and is expected to be finished on Friday, October 11.
Although the M90 will remain open, a contraflow traffic management system will be in place.
During the first phase of works, motorists experienced delays on average of 10 minutes, and similar delays are expected in the second phase.
Commenting on the works, Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s north east representative said: “The second phase of the work will see the completion of this £450,000 bridge improvement project to replace the bridge expansion joints on the M90 Earn Bridge, ensuring the bridge will continue to operate safely for a long time into the future.
“The first phase of works saw our teams successfully replace the expansion joints on the southbound carriageway in August.
“We’ve worked to plan the second phase, which will address the northbound side of the carriageway, to take place after the busy summer period to limit our impact to motorists and visitors attending major events such as the Solheim Cup.
“The traffic management is essential for ensuring the safety of our work force as well as motorists.
“We advise road users to abide by all traffic or speed restrictions put in place during the work for their safety, and to use both lanes when queuing to help reduce congestion.
“We thank road users for their patience during this essential project and encourage them to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website before they travel and allowing some extra time to reach their destination.”
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