The A96 is set to be closed until the weekend amid “emergency” repairs to the gas network at Keith.
The Aberdeen and Inverness road was shut suddenly yesterday afternoon around 1.30pm after SGN confirmed they were carrying out “bridge repair work”.
The works are taking place between the A95 junction north of Keith to the A95 Banff Road junction at the town’s Regent Street bridge over the River Isla.
Now, the gas network maintenance company has confirmed that the closure could remain in place until Saturday.
While repair work is complete, the company has told The Press and Journal that the area needs to be monitored further for “residual readings”.
Drivers, in the meantime, are being diverted via the A95 to Portsoy and the A98 to Fochabers.
An updated SGN statement reads: “We’ve completed repairs to our gas network in the A96 and have teams on site making sure residual readings are clear.
“Reinstatement of the road is scheduled for tomorrow and, all being well, we hope to reopen the road by Saturday.”
Traffic Scotland gives diversion details for A96 at Keith
Traffic Scotland has given further diversion details to motorists.
Their website reads: “The A96 at Keith is closed in both directions due to essential roadworks.
“Motorists are advised to use the available diversion route and allow extra time for their journey.
“Motorists should expect longer than normal journey times.
Diversion details
- Eastbound – Exit A96 at Fochabers to A98 Portsoy – A95 to rejoin A96 at Keith.
- Westbound traffic exit A96 at Keith onto the A95 – A98 Portsoy to the A96 at Fochabers.
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