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A local councillor has expressed disappointment claiming a “lack of community engagement” over major roadworks taking place on two of Perthshire ’s motorways.
Councillor Angus Forbes, who represents the Carse of Gowrie ward for the Scottish Conservatives, was contacted by concerned residents of St Madoes and Errol after BEAR Scotland announced two sections of the A90 and two sections of the M90 at Barnhill near Perth will undergo resurfacing works over the next four weeks.
The project is taking place in phases until completion on March 21, with a number of on and off-slips to be closed overnight during this time and traffic calming measures introduced with diversions in place.
The project was expected to start on February 20, however Cllr Forbes has argued the announcement of the works only appeared on the BEAR website two days prior with no consultation with his constituents.
He feels it is not enough time to help prepare those who need to travel to Perth, with the possibility of travel delays.
“Over the weekend I had a number of constituents get in touch with me to ask if I had any further information about the planned works which will affect them if they need to travel to Perth,” he said.
“It seems that BEAR Scotland only announced the works on their website on the 18th with works due to start on the 20th, just two days later.
“I have not had any communication from BEAR in advance of these works and I simply don’t believe that a scheme of this size was decided upon just two days before it starts.
“Had they contacted myself or other local councillors we could have advised our constituents well in advance to give them more time to plan their work schedule around the inevitable delays.
“I have no issue with the work being
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