A9 set for three nights of closures near Perth and Dunkeld while bridge beams installed as part of Luncarty to Pass of Birnam dualling project; motorists heading to and from Cairngorms warned of possible disruption and delays

MOTORISTS on the A9 have been warned of night-time disruption – ahead of plans to close the busy trunk road for crucial work connected to its ongoing dualling.

The road will be closed north of Perth between Luncarty and Dunkeld for three nights from July 29 to 31, while the first set of concrete bridge beams are installed at the new Stanley/ Tullybelton Junction flyover.

The route will be closed from 8.30pm to 6am each of the three nights, with diversions via the A85 for northbound vehicles, and via the A923 Dunkeld junction for anyone travelling south.

The work is part of the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam dualling project.

"This is a major milestone in the first year of the dualling project which will the new overbridge at Stanley / Tullybelton really start to take shape," said Gemma Montrose, project sponsor for Transport Scotland.

"Works have been progressing well in recent months and road users will have seen the foundations and piers of the new overbridge emerge at the side of the carriageway. Our contractor now plans to install precast concrete beams over the A9 carriageway during the three overnight closures.

"We would like to thank road users for their patience while we deliver these significant improvements works to dual the A9."

Road users are advised to follow the signed diversion routes and leave extra time for their journey.

“Our contractor, Balfour Beatty and road operator BEAR Scotland will take advantage of the scheduled closures to maximise works at other areas of the site during the planned closures," added Ms Montrose. "This will include maintenance of the existing traffic management and grass cutting, which will reduce disruption to road users by removing the requirement for additional traffic management for maintenance works."

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