A92 Newport On Tay| Resurfacing

The resurfacing will be delivered under the following work programme:

Phase 1 - Wed 11th Feb to Thu 12th Feb (7.30pm–6.30am)

• Lane 2 restrictions on both carriageways over the Tay Road Bridge and on the A92 to Forgan Roundabout.
• To construct the crossover points required for the contraflow system.

Phase 2 - Fri 13th Feb (12:20am - 5am)

• Full closure of the Tay Road Bridge in both directions between Forgan Roundabout and the Dundee side of the bridge.
• Installation of the contraflow system.
   

Diversion Routes

A92 Northbound (North East Fife to Dundee):

1. Exit A92 at Parbroath → Take the A913 (Newburgh/Perth).
2. Continue to Aberargie Roundabout → take 2nd exit onto A912 (Bridge of Earn/Perth).
3. Join M90 northbound at Junction 9 at Bridge of Earn.
4. Cross Friarton Bridge → follow A90 to Dundee.
5. At Swallow Roundabout, take 3rd exit → A85 Riverside Drive.
6. Continue to South Marketgait → turn right to rejoin A92 after the bridge.

A92 southbound (Dundee to Fife):

1. Exit A92 in Dundee before the bridge → onto the ring road.
2. Turn right onto South Victoria Dock Road → Travel on Riverside Esplanade to join Riverside Drive.
3. At Swallow Roundabout, take 1st exit → A90 (Perth).
4. Continue over Friarton Bridge → Follow M90 to Junction 9 at Bridge of Earn.
5. Exit for A912 (Bridge of Earn/Cupar).
6. At Aberargie Roundabout, take 1st exit onto the A913.
7. Rejoin A92 at Parbroath Junction.

B946 closure (Tayport route):

A92 northbound → Tayport

1. Exit at Forgan Roundabout → Take the first left onto B995 (Newport).
2. Follow B995/Cupar Road to its junction with High Street → Turn right onto Tay Street.

Tayport → A92 southbound

1. Follow the above route in reverse.

Phase 3 – Fri 13th Feb (5am) to Wed 18th Feb (12.20am)

• 24/7 contraflow in place on Tay Road Bridge northbound carriageway.
• B946 remains closed (diversions same as Phase 2).
• Abnormal loads diverted as per Phase 2.

Phase 4 - Wed 18th Feb (12.20am - 5.00am)

• Tay Road Bridge closed both directions between Forgan Roundabout and Dundee.
• Contraflow switched to opposite carriageway.
• Diversions same as Phase 2.

Phase 5 – Wed 18th Feb (5am) to Mon 23rd Feb (12.20am)

• 24/7 contraflow on Tay Road Bridge southbound carriageway.
• B946 remains closed.
• Abnormal loads diverted as per phase 2 above.
   

All work is scheduled to be completed by 6.30am on Tuesday 24th February.

Road users are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys, and follow all signed diversion routes.

The full diversion route required for the 12.20am to 05.20am closure is 60 minutes additional journey time.

The resurfacing will benefit more than 9,900 vehicles who use this route each day, creating a smoother ride for motorists and reducing the need for ongoing maintenance.

All schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.