A9 set for £500,000 overnight resuracing improvement at Aviemore, Kingussie
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Work is due to take place on the A9 at Lynwilg and Kingussie junctions
The works start on Sunday (26) for three weeks.
Motorists using the A9 near Aviemore will ultimately benefit from an improved road surface as £500,000 worth of upgrading is budgeted, say BEAR Scotland.
"The project will see almost 2km of carriageway resurfaced across three sections between the A86 Kingussie and B9152/Lynwilg Junctions, creating a smoother and safer journey for motorists," said Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland's north west representative.
The work will be done over nights with the project being carried out between 7pm and 5am, the surfacing due to be complete by 5am Wednesday August .
No works are planned for Friday or Saturday nights.
To keep roadworkers as well as road users safe during the project, a 10mph convoy traffic management system will be in place over the extent of the project during overnight working hours. Traffic management will be removed outwith these times, however a 30mph speed limit will be in place as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.
The programme of work is:
Lynwilg Junction – Sunday July 26 to Tuesday August 4 (eight nights, excluding Friday and Saturday nights)
The B9152 junction will be closed for safety during working hours, with a signed diversion route will be in place via the B9152 to the A86 and A95 Junctions.
North of Aviemore Lynwilg Junction – Wednesday August 5 to Thursday August 6 (two nights)
All junctions will remain open.
Kingussie Junction – Sunday August 9 to Tuesday August 11 (three nights)
The A86 junction will be closed for safety during working hours, a signed diversion route will be in place via the B9152 to Lynwilg Junction and B9150/A86 Kingussie.
Mr Ross said: “This £500,000 essential resurfacing project will upgrade the existing road surface at these locations, greatly improving the quality and safety for road users.
“We’ve changed our ways of working to ensure all staff and the local community are kept safe at all times, and all personnel will be subject to strict physical distancing protocols in line with Scottish Government guidance. Thorough risk assessments have been developed and cleansing stations will be implemented on site to ensure all staff remain safe.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would also encourage them to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information.”
Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
