A90 flyover repair work to finally get underway
Phase one to last seven weeks
A Carse of Gowrie flyover which was heavily damaged by an over-height vehicle is set to undergo essential safety repairs costing over half a million pounds next month.
The first phase of the £650,000 project to repair the damaged A90 Glencarse Overbridge will see workers repair and replace some of the steel structural beams and associated components beneath the bridge deck.
The first phase is set to begin on Monday, August 17 and is expected to take up to seven weeks to complete, with drivers urged to plan ahead.
The structure was badly damaged after being struck by a large vehicle transporting an excavator in October 2019.
The bridge has since been partially closed for safety.
The A90 will remain open during the project, however the northbound carriageway will be closed and a contraflow system will be in operation for the duration of the project, with traffic running in one lane in each direction on the southbound carriageway.
The flyover will remain open throughout the vast majority of the repairs, however some short overnight closures will be required at times to allow teams to safely carry out engineering work on the bridge deck.
A short, signed diversion route will be in place via the Kinfauns and Glendoick junctions when the bridge deck is closed, and efforts will be made to keep the overnight bridge deck closures to a minimum during the first phase of work.
Once the first phase of work is complete the second phase of repairs is expected to begin in mid-October and will involve refurbishment of the concrete bridge deck.
More information and traffic management details will be shared with the public ahead of the second phase getting underway.
Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s north east unit representative, said: “We’re pleased to begin work to repair the A90 Glencarse Overbridge after it was damaged last year, which will pave the way to us being able to safely restore the bridge to its full capacity and reopen both lanes again.
“The repairs are a complex process with teams working to address substantial damage to a number of key components beneath and within the structure, and we’ve tried to arrange the programme to ensure the least disruption to road users and the local community as possible.
“We thank all road users and the local community for their patience in advance while we carry out these essential repairs.
“We encourage motorists to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information.”
Carse of Gowrie councillor Alasdair Bailey said: “Unfortunately it will be a long process due to the extent of the damage from the collision last year.
“We can, however, look forward to having the bridge fully open after this work and I’m glad that the works are getting going whilst traffic levels are still reduced.”