Project Summary
Construction of two slip roads to the east of the M876 junction with the A9 Stirling Road to the north-west of Larbert in the Falkirk Council area.
What's involved?
The northern slip road will tie into the A9 Stirling Road by means of a roundabout, which will also provide access to Glenbervie House Hotel and Glenbervie Golf Club.
The southern junction will connect with A9 Stirling Road by means of a give-way T-junction. Construction of these two new slip roads will upgrade junction 2 on the M876 from a 2 - way junction to a 4 - way junction.
The upgraded junction will be located approximately 3.5 kilometres north east of junction 1 on the M876 and 2.2 kilometres south west of junction 8 on the M9.
What stage is the project currently at?
The design of the scheme is complete, Statutory Orders are now made and advanced service/public utility works are currently underway. The main roads contract will be advertised and tendered during November/December 2011 with construction starting in March 2012.
Why is it needed?
To remove trips from the local road network, including the A88, to the strategic trunk road network (M876) in line with Government policy.
How much will it cost?
£2.75M. The scheme will be jointly funded by Transport Scotland, Falkirk Council with a contribution also from Scottish Enterprise.
Project start date
The project has started.
Project completion date
The contract period for the main road works is 26 Weeks. Prior to the main road works, advanced diversion of services/utilities is currently taking place and is estimated to be complete by the end of December 2011. The main roads contract is programmed to start in March 2012 for completion by the end of August 2012.
Impact on travel
Traffic management arrangements are still to be completed.
Environmental impact
The Environmental statement was published in May 2007.
Trunk Road and Compulsory Purchase Orders were published on Tuesday 17 August 2010.