M90 works to last for five weeks

Work to upgrade the central reservation safety barrier on the M90 between Kelty and Kingseat will begin on Monday July 30 and is expected to last for five weeks.

The work involves the replacement of approximately 1.8 miles of central reservation wire rope safety fencing with a new steel barrier.

Three over bridges – Cocklaw, Lassodie, and Cuddiehouse – will also have the central reservation bridge piers maintained during this process.

Lane closures will be in effect on both northbound and southbound carriageways throughout the construction period.

Road users will have access to nearside lanes in both directions with the hard shoulder being used in the event of emergencies. During the construction period, a reduced speed limit of 50mph will be in place to reduce the risks to motorists travelling through the road works and to protect road workers.

The safety barrier replacement will be carried out during the day, although lane closures will remain in place for 24 hours throughout the construction period.

Andy Thompson, from BEAR Scotland, urged people to plan ahead and apologised for any inconvenience.

He added: “While we recognise that the 24-hour lane closures may affect journey times on the route, they are essential to ensure the safety of the travelling public whilst the operations are ongoing.”