Further work on A90 carriageway to start this month
The Angus community and road users have been thanked for their patience during roadworks on the A90 near Brechin.
The project, which contactor Amey undertook on behalf of Transport Scotland, addressed surface deterioration on the A90 northbound between one kilometre west of the A935 St. Ann’s Junction to 200 metres east of the B966 Keithock junction.
The work, which lays the groundwork for a long-term reconstruction in future years, will continue to be monitored for effectiveness and is anticipated to:-
Provide a safer, smoother road surface for the travelling public
Enhance the longevity of the existing infrastructure
Reduce emergency interventions, minimising disruption for local road users.
However, transport Scotland and Amey will continue to assess data from these works and earlier investigations to inform future maintenance needs for this stretch of the dual carriageway.
As part of these works, a 50mph speed limit will be in place between locations prior to St Ann’s junction and just after Keithock junction for both northbound and southbound carriageways.
This is an essential safety measure arising from changes to the height of the vehicle restraint system (VRS) in the central reservation and ensures compliance with safety standards.
VRS are designed to protect road users during crashes or sudden stops by preventing vehicles from crossing into opposing lanes.
On the A90 at Brechin, the surface overlay on the northbound carriageway will slightly reduce the VRS height in the central reservation. While this is unlikely to have a significant effect on the overall safety performance of the VRS, the temporary 50 mph speed limit is being introduced on both carriageways to mitigate any potential risk.
This minor speed reduction prioritises the safety of road users over a minimal increase in travel time.
A spokesperson said: Motorists are urged to plan their journeys accordingly and adhere to the new limit. Roadside signage will be in place to clearly indicate the change. The average speed cameras on the A90 will continue to operate as normal, including the temporary 50mph speed limit on the section of the dual carriageway at Brechin.”
Amey is planning further essential improvement works on the A90 at Brechin in early 2026 to enhance road resilience and upgrade existing infrastructure. These works are currently scheduled to take place as follows:
January – Drainage improvement works from from Monday, January 12 to Saturday, January 24 under overnight lane restrictions on the A90 southbound between 7.30pm and 6.30am.
On Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16 there will be 24/7 lane restrictions in place. All slip roads at both St Anns and Keithock junctions will remain open throughout these works.
February – Transport Scotland has asked Amey to investigate the opportunity to install new crossover points on the A90 between the A935 St. Ann’s junction and the B966 Keithock junction. At appropriate locations, these crossovers are designed to allow vehicles to safely cross from one carriageway to another and reduce the need for road/slip closures.
Further information, including confirmed timings and traffic management plans, will be issued closer to each phase of work.