Motorists in the Stirling area have been cautioned about a lane closure on the M9 as maintenance crews labour to mend a burst water main. The incident occurred near Cambusbarron, Stirling, with one of the northbound lanes on the M9 set to be closed for repairs on the 15-inch rupture. The burst took place in a wooded section adjacent to the northbound carriageway, necessitating the removal of trees to facilitate repair work. Scottish Water and Amey are coordinating efforts to close a lane on the northbound carriageway to enable the safe execution of the repairs.
To facilitate the transportation of materials and equipment to the repair site, a three-way traffic management system will be in place on the flyover above the M9 on Birkhill Road at its junction with Stewart Street. Valve adjustments were carried out by Scottish Water teams to isolate the burst water main, mitigating local flooding and restoring water supply to affected customers in the FK7 and FK8 areas of Stirling. Commuters in Stirling, Bannockburn, Cambusbarron, and more have been affected and are urged to remain patient as repair work progresses.
A spokesperson from Scottish Water expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to customers and thanked them for their understanding and patience during this period. The lane closure will be lifted as soon as it is deemed safe to minimise disruption to road users. Continual updates on the situation will be available on the Scottish Water website.
In summary, road users in the Stirling area should be prepared for delays due to a lane closure on the M9 as repairs are carried out on a burst water main near Cambusbarron. Commuters are advised to stay informed via the Scottish Water website for updates on the situation.