A96 Union Bridge in Keith | Repair Works
Work Progress - UPDATE (14/05/25)
The programmed completion date for the project is now Friday 25th July, with traffic management scheduled for removal from the A96 by Thursday 10th July.
As we have regularly emphasised, the work to restore the integrity of Union Bridge is extremely complex and challenging.
There was some slippage on our original programme due to delays in accessing the site following SGN carrying out emergency repairs to a gas main, and also additional checks being required to the contractor’s temporary works design which emerged following the commencement of repair works.
This created a delay to the works programme whilst preparations were made to ensure the integrity of the repair.
We appreciate the frustration that such repair works can cause and want to thank road users and the local community for their patience.
Please be aware that, on Sunday 9th March, Amey will be installing a temporary safety barrier at Union Bridge on the A96 in Keith.
To facilitate this work short duration closures of the A96 will be required. To minimise disruption, the work will take place between 8pm and 11pm.
The closure will affect the area between Station Road and Banff Road.
Traffic will be held at a red light while each barrier section is installed, after which vehicles will be allowed to pass before the next section is installed.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this essential work and thank you for your cooperation.
A £500,000 project to fully repair the weather damaged Union Bridge on the A96 at Keith is set to begin on Sunday 2nd March.
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out work to reconstruct a damaged wingwall and reinstate the bridge's load-carrying capacity to allow the road to fully reopen to traffic.
Temporary traffic lights and a safety barrier are currently in place at Union Bridge, to prevent risks to pedestrians and road users, after the structure was damaged in summer 2024.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists the essential repair work will be carried out under the following traffic management:
Sunday 2nd March – Advanced works and site clearance.
Full road closure of the A96 between Station Road and Banff Road.
Diversion Routes
Northbound traffic on the A96 can turn right at the road closure onto the A95/Banff Road. A signed diversion route to rejoin the A96 will be in place via the A95 to Portsoy and the A98 to Fochabers. Southbound traffic will be able to follow this route in reverse.
Escorts will be provided for residents who live within the closure. Foot traffic will be able to use the 'Auld Bridge' as a diversion route.
From Monday 3rd March to Sunday 18th May – Repair work.
Temporary Traffic Lights on Union Bridge to allow repair work to be safely carried out.
There may be occasions where further short-duration closures of the road are required. Further communications will be issued should this occur.
There is likely to be some noise associated with these works and Amey will look to programme operations to minimise any disturbance as much as possible.
Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
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