A9 Alness – Tomich resurfacing update as Easter Ross work nears end of the road
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A LENGTHY road surfacing improvement project on a stretch of the A9 in Easter Ross is due to be completed by next weekend.
The roadwork between Alness and Tomich on the main trunk road through the Highlands started back in November last year and has been subject to a number of weather-related delays.
It is being carried out on behalf of national transport agency, Transport Scotland, by road maintenance and management firm, BEAR Scotland.
It is now due be completed by the morning of Saturday, February 24.
A new surface is being laid on the carriageway of the A9 between Alness and Tomich, creating a smoother and safer road for motorists.
The final works will take place on Thursday and Friday next week between 7pm and 7am each night.
To protect roadworkers 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.
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 on www.traffic.gov.scot or X @trafficscotland.
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the trunk roads in the north-west of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.
The works are weather dependent ans any significant changes or delays to the programme will be advertised.
Emergency services will be able to pass through the works at all times.
