Drivers in Falkirk are facing overnight diversions on a motorway slip road next week as part of essential coring investigation works, according to Transport Scotland.

BEAR Scotland will be carrying out the essential work on the Junction 5 (Cadger’s Brae) southbound on-slip of the M9, on Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12, between 7.30pm and 6am.

During these works, the southbound on-slip to the M9 at Junction 5 will be closed to ensure the safety of the workforce and road users.

A signed diversion route will be in place from Cadgers Brae Roundabout via the A9 northbound, Grandsable Road and Polmont Road before rejoining the M9 southbound at Junction 4 (Lathallan). This diversion will add approximately 1.2 miles and 5 minutes to journey times.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times, and all traffic management will be removed outside of working hours.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “The data collected from these coring investigation works will enable our engineers to design the most appropriate resurfacing solution.

“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects.

All works are dependent on the weather.

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