£40 million M74 upgrade continues

The fifth phase of the £40 million upgrade of the A74(M)/M74 between Junction 22 (Gretna) and Junction 12 (Millbank) will begin on April 2 2016.

The major resurfacing project is being delivered in phases over five years and, on completion, will deliver over 80 miles of new road surfacing.

The work is being carried-out by Autolink on behalf of Transport Scotland and everything possible is being done to minimise disruption during sixteen weeks of the programme.

Traffic will be limited to 40mph in the work zone interests for safety of the workforce and road users. No significant delays are expected but people should plan their journeys and leave some extra time.

A spokesperson Autolink said:

“The fifth phase of a programme of improvements will begin on the 2 April 2016 at various locations over four months.

"This is a busy route that carries more than 32,000 vehicles a day between the Borders and the central belt and when the project is complete an area equivalent to 200 football pitches will have been resurfaced.

“We are working closely with local communities to ensure they are kept informed of these works as they are delivered. Our aim is to minimise disruption but traffic management is essential for the safety of road workers and road users alike.

“We urge drivers to plan their journeys in advance using all the available information such as Traffic Scotland website and radio bulletins.”

Traffic will be limited to 40mph through the works in the interests of safety for the workforce and motorists. A minimum of two lanes will be available in each direction to motorists during the day. Motorists should allow extra time for their journeys or consider using an alternative route while the works are carried out.