Delays expected as work on M90 begins

Surfacing works on a stretch of the M90 southbound are to start for six days from Sunday, with a contraflow system put in place.

The southbound carriageway near Bridge of Earn will benefit from the surfacing improvements.

Bear Scotland said the project will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the M90 between Balmanno Hill to Clochridgestone, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

Works will be carried out around the clock to reduce the time needed for the scheme to minimise disruption for motorists.

Some disruption is expected from May 2, including overnight lane closures on Sunday affecting both the north and southbound carriageways while a contraflow system is put in place.

Throughout the week until Sunday May 9 this contraflow system will remain in place to protect workers.

Single-lane traffic in both directions will be travelling on the northbound carriageway while the M90 southbound carriageway is resurfaced.

The Junction 9 southbound on-slip (Bridge of Earn) will remain open throughout the project.

Ian Stewart, Bear Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “To help minimise delays as much as possible, we’ve planned the improvements to be carried out using 24-hour working, and our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the M90.”