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19/04/2010

Bridge Ramps Work To Commence

A £6m project funded by Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise to remove and replace part of the off ramps at the Tay Road Bridge gets underway at the beginning of next month.

Farrans (Construction) Ltd will undertake the work which is expected to last until autumn next year as part of the multi-million pound transformation of Dundee Waterfront.

Ken Guild, who chairs the Dundee Waterfront Project Board said: "The city will be open for business as usual during this important and high profile stage of work that is fundamental to delivering the waterfront vision.

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"The works have been carefully planned between Dundee City Council and the contractor to minimise disruption, but I would also call on drivers and bridge users to be patient, and take extra care, as this crucial work progresses.

"When the central waterfront area is complete not only will the heart of Dundee be re-connected with its stunning estuary setting, but up to 3,500 permanent jobs will be created bringing in £2.6 billion to the national economy."

Work will start on Tuesday May 4 to the eastbound on/off ramp at South Marketgait adjacent to Tayside House to let all traffic leave the bridge by this route.

That will allow the west bound off ramp to be removed and replaced with a more compact and realigned exit that will tie in initially with the South Marketgait and then with the proposed new southern boulevard, forming part of the central waterfront's new road layout.

Diversion signs and temporary traffic lights will be in place when they are needed.

Businesses and residents near the bridge will be sent leaflets detailing the works and will be kept informed about what is happening.

(GK)

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