Edinburgh A720 City Bypass road users are warned of upcoming closures and diversions next week.
The second phase of resurfacing works will begin on the road and the closures on Tuesday will last from 8pm until Thursday morning.
Motorists who use the road between A71 Calder and Gogar Roundabout are advised to expect the worst delays.
Road users are advised that a number of diversion route will be in place.
They will be signposted for traffic travelling westbound to Gogar, via Calder Road, Broomhouse Road, Bankhead Drive, South Gyle Access and South Gyle Broadway.
The works will complete the resurfacing of the westbound slip road from the A71 Calder Junction towards Gogar Roundabout.
The A720 westbound slip from the A71 has been closed each night since 7 March as part of an ongoing project to renew 2 kilometres of road surface.
Two overnight closures of the westbound carriageway of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Hermiston Gait and Gogar Roundabout will now be required between 20:30 and 06:00 on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March, to allow a safety zone around the resurfacing works where the slip road joins the bypass.
The A720 westbound slip road from the A71 Calder Junction and the M8 slip road onto the A720 westbound will also be closed on these nights.
There will also be a signed diversion from the eastbound M8 to Gogar, via M8 Junction 2, M9 Junction 1 and A8 Glasgow Road.
Both diversions will add an estimated two minutes to affected journeys.
Consultation has been carried out with relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will improve safety and ride quality for motorists using the westbound slip road from Calder Junction to the A720.
“Road closures are essential for safety, however we’ve planned the works to take place overnight to minimise disruption.
“We thank motorists in advance for their patience and encourage them to plan ahead by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
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