A9 motorists warned of possible delays at Calvine junction
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BEAR Scotland is set to start essential road surfacing improvement works on the A9 single carriageway at the Calvine junction which will take nearly one month to complete.
Works will commence at 7pm on Sunday 17 March 2024 spanning 25 nights and are scheduled to be completed by 6am on Friday 19 April.
There will be no works on Friday or Saturday nights.
The project – just north of the House of Bruar – entails comprehensive carriageway upgrades including surfacing and road markings and will cover a total of 360 metres on the A9 single carriageway.
Due to the nature of the works, a full closure of Calvine Junction is required to ensure safety for road workers and motorists and a signed diversion will be in place.
The main A9 carriageway will remain open under temporary traffic lights under convoy.
During non-working hours, the temporary traffic management measures will be lifted.
Throughout the day for the carriageway surfacing only, a 30mph speed limit will be in effect as a temporary surface and ramps will be operational.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This crucial surfacing project on the A9 north of House of Bruar will fix existing defects and significantly enhance the driving experience for all motorists.
"Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.
"To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.”
Diversion routes (northbound traffic):
• Traffic leaving A9 onto B847
The signed diversion routes for the nighttime closure of the Calvine junction, for northbound traffic wishing to exit from the A9 into the B847 Calvine junction, traffic will be diverted north up to the Kingussie junction and then back down the A9 southbound to the House of Bruar junction, from the House of Bruar junction, traffic will then be diverted along the B847 west to Calvine/Struan to continue their journey (74 minute/109km/68mile diversion route).
• Traffic leaving B849 onto A9
For northbound traffic wishing to exit from the B847 Calvine junction onto the A9 to travel northbound, traffic will be diverted east along the B847 to the House of Bruar junction, traffic will then be diverted southbound on the A9 down to the northern A924 Pitlochry junction, traffic will then be diverted back up the A9 northbound to the Calvine junction to continue their journey (26 minutes/35km/22mile diversion route).
Diversion routes (southbound traffic):
• Traffic leaving A9 onto B847
The signed diversion routes for the nighttime closure of the Calvine junction, for southbound traffic wishing to exit from the A9 into the B847 Calvine junction, traffic will be diverted southbound from the Calvine junction to the House of Bruar junction, traffic will then be diverted west along the B847 back to Calvine/Struan to continue their journey (4 minutes/4km/2½mile diversion route).
• Traffic leaving B849 onto A9
For southbound traffic wishing to exit from the B847 Calvine junction to head southbound on the A9 will be diverted east along the B847 to the House of Bruar junction, traffic will then head onto the A9 to travel southbound to continue their journey (3 minutes/2km/1mile diversion route).
