Project Details

Description

Resurfacing works are being undertaken to remove previously identified structural defects and tired surfacing that pose a risk to road users along the on the M90.

Construction will involve the installation of concrete inlays at various depths ranging between 30mm – 300mm, covering an area of approximately 21,000m2. These depths will be based on defects, with a minimum of a surface course treatment with localised binders, and deeper treatment where cores suggest.

The existing surface will be planed to the required depths and then resurfaced using a paver to restore the material to its original thickness. A hot-applied bitumen sealant will be applied to the joints between the new and existing surfaces at both ends of the scheme. No verge works will be undertaken at this time.

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.

Construction is programmed to be undertaken in July 2026 with an exact date to be confirmed. Works will last approximately one week during nighttime hours. Traffic Management will consist of slip and lane closures.

Location

The works are located along a 1.7km stretch of the M90 Southbound (SB) carriageway between Moncreiffe Hill and the Bridge of Earn, Perth and Kinross. The scheme can be found at the following National Grid Reference (NGR) points:

Start: NO 12260 20104

End: NO 13519 18994

Please also see Figure 1: Scheme Location Plan, which highlights the scheme extents.