Stirling A9 underpass work set to continue from next Monday

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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.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