Warnings over A9 dualling roadworks in Perthshire
Motorists are being asked to plan ahead for traffic restrictions on two sections of the A9 – the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.
The ground investigations part of the A9 dualling programme, will begin on Monday (September 26) and are expected to be completed by the end of November.
Although most of the work will not be carried out on the existing road, the traffic management measures will be in place to allow work beside the carriageway to be carried out safely.
The traffic management arrangements will include short, alternate single file traffic sections controlled by temporary traffic signals.
A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "This ground investigation is needed to get vital information on the existing ground conditions in the vicinity of the A9 carriageway between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie as we progress our plans to dual this section of the route.
"This is the latest in a series of ground investigations taking place along the route.
"No decision has been taken on the line of the route for the section between Dowally and Ballinluig at this time and so that section is not part of the contract that has been awarded.
"We apologise for any inconvenience these works will cause and would thank road users and local communities in advance for their patience over the next few months.
"The contractor will closely monitor the operation of the traffic management measures to ensure that delays are kept to a minimum."
When planning their journeys, drivers are encouraged to visit www.trafficscotland.org for the latest travel updates.
