Project Details
Description
The works are required to maintain the safety and integrity of a section of the A75/A76 at Glasgow Road Roundabout for an area measuring 14,000m2.The works are required to improve road safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions at this location.
Works will involve signalisation of the roundabout, including reducing the speed limit from 60mph to 30mph on the approach carriageways, widening of the carriageway with a maximum distance of 1m at the northwest area and the installation of a new footway and pedestrian crossing. Additionally, vegetation cutback and grass verge excavations are required in order to accommodate the carriageway widening.
Plant and machinery used will likely include the following (but not limited to):
- Excavators;
- Breakers;
- Concreting plant;
- Dumpers;
- Rollers;
- Planers;
- Pavers, and;
The proposed construction is programmed to be completed within the 2025-26 financial year, commencing in September 2025 for approximately four months during nighttime hours.
Traffic Management will consist of temporary traffic signals, lane closures and full closures. A diversion route will be required for any full closures; however, this is still to be determined.
Location
The scheme is located along the A75 and A76 at Glasgow Road roundabout, Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. The scheme extents can be found at the following National Grid References (NGRs):
- Scheme Start - NX 96143 77119
- Scheme End - NX 96453 77264