Project Details

Description

Resurfacing works are being undertaken to address defects previously identified along the A76, including fretting, cracking, potholes, patching, and sections of worn High Friction Surfacing (HFS).

The construction works will involve the installation of concrete inlays at varying depths, ranging from approximately 30mm – 300mm, covering an area of approximately 11,000m2. The depth of treatment will be determined by the identified defects, with a minimum surface course treatment incorporating binders, and deeper structural repairs applied where core samples indicate this is necessary.

The existing surface will be planed to the required depths and resurfaced using a paver to reinstate the to its original profile. A hot-applied bitumen sealant will be applied to seal the joints between the new and existing surfacing at both extents of the scheme.

In addition to structural inlay, ancillary verge works may also be undertaken. These may include the replacement of filter stone, traffic signs and bollards, as well as siding out where required.

Construction activities include:

  • Implementation of Traffic Management (TM);
  • Milling out of existing material by road planer;
  • Loader used to collect and move excess material within work area;
  • Waste material will be removed from site;
  • New materials will be laid including: binder, bituminous asphalt and tack bond, and compressed using a road paver and compacted by a roller;
  • Road joints will be sealed to prevent water ingress using a bitumen sealant;
  • Mechanical sweeper to collect loose material;
  • Road markings and road studs will be applied where necessary likely using thermoplastic; and
  • TM removal.

The plant and machinery required will include:

  • Roller wagon;
  • Paver planer; and
  • Mechanical sweeper.

Potential additional construction may include:

  • Implementation of Traffic Management (TM);
  • Removal of old filter stones;
  • Replacement of filter stones;
  • Replacement of traffic signs (including faces and poles);
  • Replacement of bollards;
  • Siding out (minor vegetation clearance); and
  • TM removal.

The construction is programmed to be undertaken and completed within the 2026-2027 financial year, proposed for June 2026. The works are expected to take place during day and nighttime hours. The works are expected to take approximately 10 days to complete, and traffic management will involve single lane closures controlled by a convoy system.

In addition, full road closure will be required for 1 – 2 nights. Closure will be from the 30mph gateway at National Grid Reference (NGR) point NX 95652 78174 to the traffic lights at NX 95742 78084. A diversion route will be in place via Newton Road to Lochside Road. Please see Figure 1: Scheme Location Plan which highlights the diversion route.

Location

The works are located along a 1.2km stretch of the A76 between Jock's Loaning and Glasgow Road, north of Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway. The scheme can be found at the following NGR points:

Start: NX 95936 77871

End: NX 95138 78789