The M90 Necessity Brae Bridge near Perth will undergo essential maintenance for over a six-week period.
The £580,000 investment from Transport Scotland will get under way on Monday, June 13 and will last until the end of July.
The maintenance will involve the replacement of the bridge waterproofing, resurfacing of 60 metre of carriageway, replacement of the expansion joints as well as conducting any necessary concrete repairs.
The bridge carries the M90 over the B9112 (Necessity Brae) and was constructed in 1973. These planned works will ensure the bridge continues to function safely for years to come.
During the project the M90 will remain open, however to keep roadworkers and motorists safe during the upgrades and to complete the work in the shortest possible timescale, a contraflow traffic management arrangement will be in operation during the bridge repairs.
This traffic management will be in place full time for six weeks.
Phase one will commence on the westbound carriageway (towards Broxden) on Monday, June 13 for three weeks with single lane traffic in each direction travelling in the opposite carriageway.
Phase two will commence on Tuesday, July 5, with works switching to the eastbound carriageway for a further three weeks until July 30.
Road users are warned to expect delays while the work is underway and are encouraged to plan ahead.
Consultation has been carried out with Transport Scotland, Perth and Kinross Council, community councils and transport operators to inform them of the plans for the project in advance.
BEAR Scotland’s north east representative Ian Stewart said: “This £580,000 bridge improvement project will allow our teams to carry out essential maintenance, ensuring the M90 Necessity Brae Bridge continues to operate safely into the future.’’
