A9 safety upgrade: Six weeks of roadworks planned
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Road safety improvements on the A9 between Kessock Bridge and the Munlochy junction resumed last night.
The project, including efforts to improve active travel infrastructure, began in November.
Works were halted at North Kessock following an extended period of wintry weather at the start of the year, which resulted in BEAR Scotland teams being diverted to winter operations and emergency repairs.
The remaining works will take six weeks to complete, with works at Munlochy junction being finished by March 8 and works at North Kessock being completed by March 31.
The works at North Kessock involve improvements to the existing uncontrolled pedestrian and cycle crossing points to improve safety and accessibility. Road lighting will also be upgraded.
At Munlochy junction, mains electrical supplies to safety signs will be installed, while drainage investigation works will inform any future maintenance works.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and road users, single lane closures will be in place on the A9 northbound and southbound carriageways each night between 7pm and 6am.
For the first three weeks, single lane closures will be extended north to Munlochy junction. Convoy working will be required for a period of time at Munlochy junction, but the junction will remain fully open during the lane closures.
The existing pedestrian and cycle crossing points will remain closed during the works, with diversions in place via Point Road, North Kessock. The existing National Cycle Route 1, adjacent to the A9 northbound, will also be closed for a period while the works take place, and there will be a signed diversion onto the alternative National Cycle Route 1 through North Kessock.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s north-west representative, said: “Works at North Kessock and Munlochy junction are part of a package of road safety measures which will significantly improve safety of all road users.
"The projects are an important investment for Transport Scotland and will bring real benefits to the local community and visitors. We apologise in advance for any delays experienced – we have planned the single lane closures for night time to minimise disruption.
“I encourage drivers to leave extra time for journeys and plan ahead by checking www.traffic.gov.scot.”
