A coordinated package of resurfacing and surface treatments will roll out from late June as Dumfries and Galloway Council advances a programme of more than £30m, alongside this year's capital and revenue works, to upgrade the region's road network over the coming years.

Residents will see a marked increase in maintenance activity over the summer, with a planned mix of carriageway resurfacing, surface dressing and micro-surfacing across numerous locations, from key arterial corridors to town centre streets and residential areas.

The schedule covers major routes including Edinburgh Road (A701), Lockerbie Road (A709), Annan Road, Buccleuch Street, Laurieknowe and New Abbey Road (A710), in addition to a range of town-centre and neighbourhood streets.

Works will be phased from 29 June through to early September to spread disruption and keep the network functioning. Where possible, activity has been timed to coincide with the school summer holidays to reduce peak-time impacts.

Given the ongoing Annan Road Scottish Water issues and other works around the town, this level of activity will cause disruption. The combination of schemes and existing constraints is likely to add pressure to alternative routes and may lead to longer journey times, particularly at peak periods.

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Temporary road closures, diversions and traffic management will be required at times, and some bus routes and timetables may be affected. The council is coordinating activity to limit inconvenience where feasible, though some cumulative impact is unavoidable.

This programme builds on work already underway across Dumfries and Galloway and reflects the importance of maintaining a network that supports residents, businesses and visitors, and the efficient movement of people and goods.

With more than 4,000 kilometres of roads, the network is the council's largest and most valuable physical asset. Sustained investment and careful prioritisation are needed to focus resources where they deliver the greatest benefit.

While the extra funding is already producing measurable improvements, tackling all defects across such a large network will take time. Projects are therefore prioritised on a risk basis, concentrating on locations where repairs most improve safety and resilience.

Councillor Andy Ferguson, Chair of the council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee, said: "This summer's programme represents a significant step forward in our long-term commitment to improving the condition of roads across Dumfries.

"Increased investment means residents will see a clear rise in resurfacing activity over the coming months.

Councillor Tony Berretti, Vice-Chair of the committee, added: "We recognise this will cause disruption, particularly given other works across the town, and we are working to minimise this wherever possible.

"These improvements are essential to maintaining a safe and reliable road network and we ask residents for their patience while this work is carried out."

Further details on the programme, including indicative timescales, are available at: www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/news/2026/dumfries-summer-road-improvement-work-your-questions-answered. Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates as the works progress.