Delayed Alves roadworks will get underway on Monday
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ROADWORKS that were due to take place on the A96 in Alves this week are now due to start on Monday (May 22).
Electrical works have been planned ahead of a new part-time speed limit coming into effect through the village.
Originally, work was meant to take place between Monday, May 15, and Friday, May 19, but construction firm Amey announced on Wednesday, May 17, that works had been delayed.
New dates given are Monday, May 22, until Friday, May 26.
Amey is undertaking electrical work on the road in preparation for a 20mph speed limit going past Alves Primary School.
The work, which is being completed on behalf of Transport Scotland, will create a 24/7 power supply on the trunk road that will allow for the implementation of the new speed limit.
Amey are unsure when the 20mph zone will come into effect but confirmed that these are 'preparation works'. The firm added that works will act as preparation for extending the 40mph zone through Alves.
It was announced in March 2022, after a speed check and public consultation by Transport Scotland, that the speed limit would be halved in the vicinity of Alves Primary to improve the safety of pupils.
The news was well received in the village, with Alves Primary School's head teacher James McLeman welcoming the decision.
Lane closures will be deployed within and in the vicinity of Alves for the duration of the works, along with a combination two-way temporary traffic signals where required.
All schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if conditions are not favourable
