The M9 motorway is poised for significant roadworks to enhance safety and remove trees over a series of 20 nights. A portion of the northbound M9 motorway will experience lane closures to facilitate the installation of safety barriers and tree removal covering a span of over a mile. BEAR Scotland, representing Transport Scotland, is spearheading this initiative set between Junctions 4 and 6, including northbound carriageway slip roads at Junction 5 Cadger’s Brae. The project is scheduled to transpire during 20 nights from Sunday, February 2, to Thursday, February 27, occurring between 8pm and 6am with no work on Friday and Saturday nights.
During these roadworks, there will be closures of the M9 Junction 5 northbound off-slip and on-slip to ensure the safety of workers and road users. Additionally, a single lane closure will affect the M9 northbound carriageway between Junctions 4 and 6 with a 50mph speed limit in place. Diversions will be in place for motorists, with approximately 10 minutes and five miles added to journeys for traffic exiting at Junction 5, and an extra four minutes and three miles for vehicles joining the M9 northbound at Junction 5.
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained, and all traffic management will be cleared outside of working hours. Consultation with relevant stakeholders has been conducted before commencing the works. Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s Southeast Network Manager, emphasized the importance of the roadworks for the safety of workers and urged motorists to be patient during the essential tree removal and safety barrier installation process.
In summary, the M9 motorway is undergoing a transformative project aiming to enhance safety through the installation of safety barriers and tree removal over 20 nights. The meticulous planning and consideration for both worker safety and the minimization of disruptions reflect a proactive approach to infrastructure maintenance for the benefit of road users.