Sections of the A90 near Brechin are set to be resurfaced, with work set to begin this weekend on the pothole-plagued road.
Potholes and other defects on the north and southbound carriageways will be addressed, with motorists promised a smoother road surface.
As a result of the £290,000 work, due to begin October 24, a contraflow system will be put in place on the A90 Brechin bypass.
Subject to weather conditions, the work is expected to take place over four weeks, with the resurfacing complete by November 20.
North East MSP Liam Kerr had written to the Scottish Government earlier this year to call for urgent repairs to the road after potholes were blamed for an accident.
Phased contraflows will be put in place throughout the works to ensure the safety of motorists and road workers.
Contraflow details for A90 resurfacing work near Brechin
- Phase one – A90 northbound St Anne’s to Keithock junctions
Single-lane traffic will be running in both directions on the southbound carriageway between St Anne’s and Keithock Junctions from 6.30am on October 24 until 6.30am on Wednesday November 10.
The A935 St Anne’s northbound off and on-slips and the B966 (Keithock) off-slip will also be closed with signed diversions in place. The Keithock on-slip will remain open.
Road users wishing to access the on-slip will be diverted via Brechin to Stracathro Services. Off-slip traffic will be diverted to Stracathro Services and back down the A90.
- Phase two – A90 southbound Keithock to St Anne’s junctions
Single-lane traffic will be running in both directions on the northbound carriageway between Keithock and St Anne’s from 6.30am on November 10 until 6.30am on November 20.
The A935 St Anne’s southbound on-slips and B966 (Keithock) junctions on-slip will also be closed with signed diversions in place.
Road users wishing to access the on-slips will be diverted via Keithock junction to Stracathro Services and back down the A90.
The off-slips will remain open with a dedicated exit provided for these junctions.
Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s north east unit representative, said: “This £290,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve the ride quality on this section of the A90, as well as create a safer journey for motorists.
“We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including programming operations day and night where possible, to fully utilise the 24-hour contraflow traffic management system.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A90.
“We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”