Rail bridge to be demolished and replaced on Highland mainline as part of planned A9 dualling drive
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THE Highland mainline will be closed for several days at the end of this month while an existing bridge is demolished and replaced as part of the A9 road dualling work between Tomatin and Moy.
The bridge at Lynebeg will be demolished and replaced by a new structure which has already been built nearby in preparation.
Engineers will work round the clock continuously from 11.20pm on Friday, November 26 until 5.40am on Tuesday, November 30.
Network Rail said the new bridge "will strengthen, safeguard, and futureproof this section of the Highland Mainline" and will also support the upgrading of the roads surrounding the railway and the creation of improved road junctions as part of future A9 dualling works.
As a result of the bridge work, there will be no train services on November 27, 28 or 29.
Road users are also being alerted to the work, as the B9154 at the Lynebeg bridge will close to all vehicular traffic from November 22 to December 5 and from January 12 to 19 to allow work to be completed safely and efficiently. Diversion routes will be signed accordingly.
Billy Mckay, Network Rail’s Programme Manager for the Lynebeg/Moy bridge replacement work, said: “The replacement of the bridge will future proof the railway and support the future dualling of the A9 at this location.”
“The work is crucial to extending the lifespan of the bridge and will enable us to continue to run a safe and reliable railway.
“We understand that there will be some disruption in the short-term to road and rail users and nearby communities and we will do what we can to minimise any inconvenience.
“We are grateful for your patience while we carry out this vital work.”
If you have any questions about this work you can contact Network Rail’s 24 hour national helpline on 03457 11 41 41. For latest information and progress updates follow them on twitter @NetworkRailScot
