Motorists will have to endure more roadworks on the M90 with road surfacing repairs due to begin on Friday.
The latest work will take place on the northbound stretch of the road between junctions seven (Hilton) and junction eight (Arlary), at a cost of around £380,000.
The roadworks are scheduled to last for 12 days, with a contraflow system in place.
It will be the tenth major M90 roadworks project in the past two years, at an estimated total cost of £3 million.
Liz Smith, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said she hoped the roadworks go “smoother” than the last ones on the Friarton Bridge, which she pointed out resulted in “lengthy delays.”
“The M90 is a crucial transport artery and one that has been subject to a number of improvements in recent months,” she said.
“Motorists readily accept that repairs are required to keep our road network in good order but it’s also important that delays to commuters are kept to a minimum.”
A spokeswoman for BEAR Scotland said: “This next round of investment for the M90 will see road surfacing repairs and improvements carried out over a kilometre stretch of the concrete carriageway and follows on from the previous phases of carriageway improvements during 2016, helping to ensure our network continues to function to the highest standard.
“The maintenance will be carried out over 12 days to repair and improve the concrete carriageway. A contraflow system will be in place throughout the works for safety of both the workforce and for motorists.”
She continued: “The junction seven northbound on-slip will also be closed due to the location of the works with a signed diversion in place.
“During the improvements traffic management will be in place for the safety of the workforce and for motorists. A contraflow system on the M90 will be in operation throughout the works to allow for the carriageway repairs to take place.
“Temporary traffic management will be in place from Wednesday night to allow the contraflow system to be erected ahead of the resurfacing beginning on Friday.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would encourage them to plan their journey by checking the Traffic Scotland website before setting out.”
Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s north east representative, added: “This latest investment from Transport Scotland will allow us to carry out maintenance works to the next section of the northbound M90, helping to ensure our network continues to operate at the highest standard.
“We encourage motorists to plan their journey in advance and check the Traffic Scotland website before setting out.”
The works will be carried out by BEAR Scotland and have been planned in consultation with Police Scotland, Perth and Kinross Council and Transport Scotland.
