Roadworks along 18 kilometres of A9 dual carriageway at Drumochter
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BEAR Scotland is set to start essential road marking improvements on the A9 from next week.
The overnight works will take place over three weeks from next Monday (May 13) to Saturday 1 June between 7pm and 6am to ensure all road markings including studs are refreshed.
No work will take place on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Roadworks taking place on the A9 at the Slochd
During the works, 18 kilometres of the A9 Drumochter dual section on both the northbound and southbound carriageways will be subject to night time lane closures with a convoy in operation.
A reduced speed limit along with temporary traffic lights will be set-up on the approach to the site and traffic will be guided through the works at 10mph by the convoy vehicle.
Junctions throughought the scheme will either be controlled manually by an operative or by a third traffic light signal to control traffic joining the A9.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “The road marking improvement works on the A9 will help address defects and greatly improve the safety and visual impact for motorists.
“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 while we complete the projects.
“We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
A BEAR Scotland spokesperson said: “Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the improvement works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, Twitter @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
