A75 Cardoness | Resurfacing Works

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A75 between Skyreburn and Cardoness. Following the completion of Phase One in September 2024, this is the final phase to resurface 780 metres of trunk road carriageway at this location and forms part of a wider programme of surface improvements across the A75 during Autumn 2024.

This scheme will take place from Monday 4th November until Wednesday 6th November 2024 under overnight closures between the hours of 8pm and 6am, each night. All traffic management will be removed by 6am on Thursday 7th November 2024.

A75 traffic intending to travel southbound will be diverted to exit the A75 at Castle Douglas and will join the A713 northbound towards Ayr. At Bankfield Roundabout, traffic will take the first exit to join the A77 southbound and will travel to Girvan. At Shallochpark Roundabout, traffic will take the second exit onto the A714 and will be able to re-join the A75 at Newton Stewart. A75 northbound traffic will follow the same diversion route but in the reverse direction.

Vehicles are also able to use the A77 between Girvan and Cairnryan/Stranraer.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works.

A spokesperson for Amey, the company that maintains the south-west trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, said:

“The standard diversion route for maintenance on the A75 during Autumn 2024 has been agreed with stakeholders such as the local authority and the emergency services and is required to be suitable for all types of vehicles including HGVs. Due to safe working practices, implementing a convoy system to deliver this programme of work is not a viable option, the absolute minimum width required for convoy working is 7.3 metres as per Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations. The stretch of A75 being resurfaced has varied widths with the narrowest sections falling well below the minimum requirements, the location also has poor alignment and offers very little forward visibility to road users.

In addition, areas of treatment have depths of 210mm and under convoy would mean traffic would be running in a lane directly adjacent to deeply excavated carriageway. The safety of our workforce, the site, and the travelling public is of utmost importance when planning roadworks and has been used for previous schemes at this location. Drivers are advised to drive with the appropriate care and attention, and to follow and adhere to the signage on the diversion route for their safety and the safety of others.

By working overnight, and off-peak, every attempt has been made to reduce disruption, but the depth of treatment required and the challenging road widths at this location require the work to be delivered in this way, for the safety of road users and road workers and as a result we have carried out substantial consultation with local stakeholders to develop and communicate this maintenance.

The work represents a £700,000 investment in the infrastructure of the economically vital A75 trunk road, and we hope local people and businesses will benefit from the continued safety and reliability of this stretch of the trunk road network.”

Amey do not tolerate any threats, abuse, or reckless behaviour that poses a risk to the workforce or the travelling public. Any evidence of such incidents recorded via roadside camera, body camera, or other device may be provided to the relevant authorities in such cases.

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.

This scheme will benefit vehicles using this route each day, by improving the condition of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future.

Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.