A9 delays due as roadworks start
Roadworks on the A9 north of Drumochter got under way as scheduled at 12.50pm today.
Works are due from the Trinafour junction.
Teams are resurfacing the trunk road and traffic will be reduced to convoy movement at 10mph.
It wasn't long before traffic was queued on the dual carriageway heading north, adding a 75-minute delay and several miles of tailbacks in both directions.
The project will see 750m of the road resurfaced to create a smoother and safer road for motorists.
Road chiefs have said the improvements will take up to five days to complete.
They will be carried out between 7am and 6pm each day, with surfacing due to be completed on Friday December 2 subject to weather conditions.
There will be a 10mph convoy with lane closures and temporary traffic lights in operation during working hours to protect workers.
The road will be open at night from 6pm to keep disruption to a minimum with a speed restriction of 30mph in place as traffic will be running over a temporary surface.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “This surfacing project on the A9 will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for motorists.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects.
"We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
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