Overnight closures for second phase of A86 roadworks near Loch Laggan rescheduled
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Motorists using the cross-country A86 are being warned of forthcoming revised closures of the trunk road.
Planned surfacing project on the Newtonmore-Fort William road west of the Lochaber boundary will now begin on Monday May 9 for three nights.
Resurfacing works on the A86 at Cille Choiril will then follow from Sunday May 15 for five nights.
All works will require overnight road closures for safety reasons between 8pm and 6am
The A86 will be open during the daytime, with a 30mph speed limit in place to ensure vehicles can safely pass through the works area on a temporary road surface, and emergency services will be able to pass through the works at all times.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “The surfacing improvements proposed on these sections of the A86 have had to be re-scheduled for operational reasons but will greatly improve the road surface for motorists on completion.
“The overnight closures are essential for ensuring the safety of road workers and motorists due to the narrow width of the road at these locations. We’ve taken steps to limit the overall impact of the project by carrying out the work overnight.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we work on this project.
"We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information.”
The programme of works is as follows:
A86 west of Lochaber boundary – Monday 9 May to Thursday 12 May (three nights)
Traffic management will remain the same as originally programmed, a full road closure will be implemented between 8pm and 6am to allow the works to be undertaken safely.
As there is no suitable diversion route available, amnesties (when work is suspended) will be provided at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 2am, and 4am each night.
During these times vehicles will be safely escorted through the site under a 10mph convoy traffic management system. Road users are encouraged to arrive in good time to ensure they are accommodated within the amnesty period.
A86 Cille Choiril – Sunday 15 May to Friday 20 May (five nights)
Due to the narrow carriageway widths at this location, the A86 will be closed between 8pm and 6am to protect roadworkers and road users. As there is no suitable diversion route available, amnesties will be provided at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 2am, and 4am each night.
During these times vehicles will be safely escorted through the site under a 10mph convoy traffic management system. Road users are encouraged to arrive in good time to ensure they are accommodated within the amnesty period.
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