Works to repair damage caused by Storm Corrie under way on A9 by Newtonmore
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Work to repair damage caused by Storm Corrie and remove dangerous trees in the vicinity of the A9 is under way.
The project will involve teams removing fallen and damaged trees near the Ralia Café caused by the strong gales at the end of January.
The works started earlier today and are expected to continue for three weeks.
The improvements will be carried out between 8.30am and 8.30pm each day during the first week and then between 8.30am and 4pm during the second and third weeks.
No works are programmed to take place over the weekends and on Friday 3 June.
A single lane closure with temporary traffic lights will be in place during working hours to ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists.
A BEAR Scotland spokesperson said: "The traffic management will remain in place continuously throughout the first week for safety as timber stacks will be close to the roadside.
"During week two and three, the temporary traffic lights will be removed out with working hours."
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This essential landscape project to the woodland strip near the Ralia Café will ensure the continued safe operation of the network.
“The traffic management programmed is essential for the safety of our workforce and road users.
"The temporary lights are required to remain in place continuously during week one to protect roads users.
"However, we’ve arranged for traffic management to be removed out with the working hours in week two and three as well as over the weekend periods to help minimise potential disruption.
“Our landscaping teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank road users for their patience in advance while we complete this project.
"We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
