Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Kaiya Marjoribanks

Stirling A9 underpass work set to continue from next Monday

The next stage of structural improvements to the underpass on Burghmuir Road will begin on Monday, February 28.

Work will start on the underside of the bridge deck above the southbound carriageway and on the walls on the A9 Burghmuir Road.

The six-week project will have no impact on the operation of Goosecroft Road or access to the railway station or bus station.

Two-way traffic flow will be maintained on the A9 Burghmuir Road, with a contraflow system in operation and a reduced speed limit in place for the duration.

An embargo on other road works in the immediate area has also been put in place by the council to avoid conflicting works being undertaken which may impact traffic.

The works are part of a project to improve the area around Stirling station and Goosecroft Road (Stirling Observer)

A full night time closure will be in place from 11pm-6am on Sunday Feb 27, Monday Feb 28 and Tuesday March 1 to allow workers to set up for the improvements. Further full night time closures will be required as part of the works, which will be advertised in advance.

As part of the project the lighting within the underpass will also be upgraded to provide new LED lighting.

The works are part of a wider programme of improvements to the area surrounding Stirling Railway Station and Goosecroft Road.

The future improvements to the railway station forecourt and Goosecroft Road will progress later in 2022/23 as part of Scotrail’s Stirling Station Gateway Project. This is expected to improve access and pedestrian and cycle routes to the station and city centre.

The council’s environment and housing convener Councillor Jim Thomson said: “We are committed to upgrading our road network throughout Stirling and these repairs and improvements will enhance and improve the main travel route through Stirling city centre.

“We have put measures in place to minimise the disruption to drivers as much as possible, ensuring that traffic flow will be maintained, and we appreciate the patience of drivers while this work is carried out.”

Vice convener Councillor Danny Gibson added: “We understand how important the use of Burghmuir Road is to local residents and businesses. That’s why we have ensured that two-way traffic will be maintained via a contraflow system and no surrounding works will impact on this already busy route.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.