M876 Junction 2 On-Slip | Carriageway Repairs

Overnight works to renew the road surface on the M876, Junction 2 on-slip westbound are set to take place on Friday 4 April.
 

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 19:30 and 06:00 for one night only.
 

For the safety of workers and road users, the M876 will be closed at Junction 2 westbound on slip during the works.
 

A diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be signposted from M876 northbound Junction 2 on-slip and continue to Junction 3 Bowtrees Roundabout. Traffic will be sign posted to turn at Junction 3, travel south to M876 southbound, adding an estimated 9.4 miles and 11 minutes to affected journeys.
 

Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.
 

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These carriageway repairs on the M876 at Junction 2 on slip will address and repair defects in the road surface such as potholes and cracks, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.
“It is essential for safety that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them to be carried out during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.
“We thank road users in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”