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More roadworks set for the A9 near Aviemore





Drivers are being warned of more disruption on the A9
Drivers are being warned of more disruption on the A9

More roadworks are due to be in carried out on the A9 by Aviemore from this Monday (September 28).

The works to improve the road surface on the Aviemore bypass are expected to take four days to complete.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "The works will be carried out to address the badly deteriorated road surface.

"In total, there will be 4,898 square metres of carriageway patching over a total length of 1,057 metres programmed to be carried out. The scheme will also include the replacement of road markings and studs."

There will be temporary traffic signals in place with a convoy system also in operation from 7am to 7pm.

The latest roadworks are close to the new 40mph average speed limit in operation on the Kincraig to Dalraddy section of the A9.

The restriction is expected to be in place for the next two years.

Road users have been warned to expect some disruption after traffic restrictions came into force on Monday as work started on dualling the carriageway.

The new lower speed limit will be policed by average speed cameras.

The work includes upgrading a five-mile stretch of single carriageway and the construction of four new underpasses.

Work is expected to be complete by the summer of 2017.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "A 40mph speed limit will be in place, with average speed cameras in operation to enforce the reduced speed limit and to ensure the safety of road users and the workforce on the road network.

"The traffic restrictions are expected to remain in place for the duration of the works."

The £3 billion A9 dualling programme will see around 80 miles of upgraded road constructed between Perth and Inverness by 2025.

The £35 million Kincraig to Dalraddy section of the A9 is the first major part of the project to get underway, and is being carried out by a joint venture of Wills Bros Civil Engineering and John Paul Construction.


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