BEAR Scotland has launched a £600,000 road surface improvement scheme on the A90 at Peterhead, addressing defects in the surface located north of Howe o'Buchan Roundabout, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is expected to get underway on Friday 1 July at 7.30pm and is programmed to take place over one weekend. Works will take place consecutively where possible. The road will be open during the day on Monday 4 July and will reclose at 7.30pm for an additional night of works. All works due to be completed by 6.30am on Tuesday 5 July, subject to weather conditions.

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To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, the A90 will be closed between Howe o'Buchan Roundabout to Waterside Junction. Motorists will be diverted from the A90 onto the A950, then along to Windmill Road, the A982 North Road, then back on to the A90.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland's North East Unit Representative, said: "This £600,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A90, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

"We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements the A90. We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination."

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.