The OCs’ performance in delivering their winter service was generally good. The winter period was marginally colder than 2006/07 and this was reflected in more road closures due to winter weather.
Traffic management at roadworks sites was good, particularly on the larger
works contracts.
The OCs responded professionally to emergencies on the network. In particular, Scotland TranServ in NW and BEAR in
SE dealt well with major landslips
and subsidence respectively.
Work across the network was generally delivered on programme. Factors outside the control of the OCs sometimes delayed progress on minor schemes.
The OCs have made significant progress in developing sustainable practices over the past year.
Generally, the testing of materials
and workmanship was good across
the network.
In NE, BEAR responded well to issues as they arose, with only one remedial notice being issued. BEAR in SE was slower in closing out issues, although again only one remedial notice was issued.
Scotland TranServ’s performance in resolving issues was good, similar to last year, although three remedial notices
were issued.
Amey in SW delivered a sustained improvement in its performance. Four remedial notices were issued, fewer than the previous year.
