Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing works on the M90 northbound between Junction 1B and 1C. The works on the carriageway will consist of a 170mm inlay across the scheme extents including sections of the hard shoulder. The works will involve the reinstatement of road markings and studs for a length of 1232m (approx. 1.36ha) on the M90 northbound carriageway.

The construction activities for the resurfacing procedure are as follows:

  • Set up traffic management (TM) and mark out site.
  • Milling of existing bituminous material by road planer.
  • Jackhammer and compressor for breaking up surfaces not accessible by planer (e.g. around gullies).
  • Loader/excavator used to collect and move excess material.
  • Sweeper to collect loose material and provide clean laying surface.
  • Milled out/excavated materials all taken off site.
  • Tack/bond coat laid.
  • Install traffic loops.
  • Base / binder material laid and compressed by paver (where required).
  • Material compacted using a heavy roller.
  • New bituminous surface course material laid by paver.
  • Material compacted using a heavy roller.
  • Mechanical sweeper to collect loose material.
  • Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) for removal and replacement of material.
  • Road markings and studs applied where necessary (in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 5).
  • Remove TM and open road.

The works are currently programmed to be completed within the 2025 / 2026 financial year, with works due to commence on 14th January 2026 for a duration of 15 nights (excluding Saturdays and Sundays). TM will involve full nighttime road closures with a signed diversion in place. Traffic will use the M90 Junction 1B offslip to come off the M90 and reach Ferrytoll Junction roundabout, where they will take the first exit onto the B981, then continue along the B981 which becomes Milne Road then Barham Road, at Barham Road Roundabout traffic will take the third exit onto Millenium Avenue, then at the next roundabout traffic will take the second exit onto Castle Road, traffic will continue along Castle Road until they reach the A985 roundabout where they will take the third exit onto A985 Admiralty Road. Traffic will continue along A985 Admiralty Road until they reach Admiralty Junction and take the first exit on the roundabout to join the M90 via Junction 1C northbound onslip.

Location

The scheme lies on the M90 northbound carriageway, northwest of North Queensferry, within Fife Council and is predominantly bordered by agricultural land and residential areas.