A96 road closure to be in place throughout the weekend between Kintore and Inverurie
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The A96 northbound is set to benefit from surfacing improvements with works set to get underway from Friday, November 26 at 7.30pm.
The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the section of the A96, between Kintore and the Thainstone Roundabout, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.
The project is scheduled to begin at 7.30pm and is planned to take place over three days with operations programmed consecutively where possible to minimise the duration.
All works are expected to be completed by 6.30am on Monday 29 subject to weather conditions.
To ensure the safety of road-workers and motorists, a road closure will be in place on the carriageway between Tavelty and Thainstone Roundabouts.
Motorists will be diverted from the A96 at Boomhill Roundabout along the B987 towards Kintore, before travelling along the B994 towards Kemnay, then onto the B993 to Port Elphinstone Roundabout.
The A96 Tavelty and the A96 Kintore on-slips will also be closed with signed diversion routes in place to guide motorists.
Local access will be maintained to Tavelty and Clovenstone.
Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Unit Representative, said: "This £425,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A96, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.
"Due to the nature of the works, the road closure on the carriageway is essential for ensuring the safety of road workers and motorists.
"However, we have planned for operations to take place consecutively where possible over one weekend to complete the scheme as quickly and as safely as we can to minimise disruption.
"We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A96. "
