The M90 Necessity Brae Bridge close to Perth will bear important upkeep for over a six-week interval.
The £580,000 funding from Transport Scotland will get beneath approach on Monday, June 13 and can final till the top of July.
The upkeep will contain the alternative of the bridge waterproofing, resurfacing of 60 metre of carriageway, alternative of the enlargement joints in addition to conducting any obligatory concrete repairs.
The bridge carries the M90 over the B9112 (Necessity Brae) and was constructed in 1973. These deliberate works will make sure the bridge continues to perform safely for years to return.
Through the challenge the M90 will stay open, nevertheless to maintain roadworkers and motorists protected through the upgrades and to finish the work within the shortest potential timescale, a contraflow site visitors administration association shall be in operation through the bridge repairs.
This site visitors administration shall be in place full time for six weeks.
Part one will begin on the westbound carriageway (in direction of Broxden) on Monday, June 13 for 3 weeks with single lane site visitors in every route travelling within the reverse carriageway.
Part two will begin on Tuesday, July 5, with works switching to the eastbound carriageway for an extra three weeks till July 30.
Street customers are warned to count on delays whereas the work is underway and are inspired to plan forward.
Session has been carried out with Transport Scotland, Perth and Kinross Council, group councils and transport operators to tell them of the plans for the challenge prematurely.
BEAR Scotland’s north east consultant Ian Stewart stated: “This £580,000 bridge enchancment challenge will enable our groups to hold out important upkeep, making certain the M90 Necessity Brae Bridge continues to function safely into the longer term.’’