Delayed £1,300,000 A9 surface improvements project between Alness and Tomich kick-started again by BEAR Scotland
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A delayed £1.3 million A9 surface improvements project in Easter Ross is set to resume next week.
Road management firm BEAR Scotland is carrying out the works between Alness and Tomich on behalf of government agency Transport Scotland.
The scheme began on Monday, November 20 last year and was originally set for completion in December, but has been subject to several false starts and delays, mainly through weather-related issues.
The project’s aim is to create a “smoother, safer” carriageway for motorists.
The final works are set to take place between Tuesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 25, and Sunday, January 28 and Thursday, February 1, between 7pm and 7am each night.
There will be no work on Friday or Saturday nights and works will be complete by 7am on Friday 2 February, subject to weather conditions, BEAR Scotland indicated.
To protect road workers and motorists there will be a lane closure with a 10mph convoy system in place.
The A9/Obsdale Road, Alness junction will also be closed with a signed local diversion in place.
Traffic management will be removed outwith working hours to keep disruption to a minimum, with a speed restriction of 30mph in place as traffic will be running over a temporary surface.
BEAR Scotland says consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s north-west representative, said: “These road maintenance works on the A9 at Alness will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for road users.
“The use of convoy traffic management during working hours is essential to ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists.”
“We thank the local community and 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.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at their website or on X/Twitter.
