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10/02/2016

Final Stage Of £100,000 A76 Rail Bridge Upgrade Due To Begin

The final phase of a £100,000 bridge upgrade project is due to begin next week, Scotland TranServ has announced.

Works will take place on the northbound lane of the A76 Bargower Rail Bridge located south of Crossroads roundabout adjacent to Cessnock Water.

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Scotland TranServ will carry out the refurbishment of the bridge deck, including waterproofing, joint replacement and concrete repairs.

Works will take place under a convoy system from 7pm on Sunday, 14 February to 6am on Monday, 29 February.

Gordon Wilson, contract director, Scotland TranServ, said: "It is essential that we carry out this scheme to improve this section of the A76; benefiting local residents and motorists for years to come."

(LM/MH)

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