Delays expected as £305K resurfacing gets under way on A9 between Ardullie and Evanton
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MOTORISTS using a stretch of road on the A9 in Ross-shire are being warned to expect some delays as a £305,000 resurfacing begins tonight.
The work affects a 1.2km of the trunk road between Ardullie Roundabout and Evanton.
Transport Scotland says the improvements will create a smoother and safer road.
The work is scheduled to start tonight and to take eight nights to complete. The project will take place between 7pm and 7am each night with the surfacing improvements due to be completed by 7am on Friday, May 10. No works are programmed overnight between Friday, May 3 and Monday, May 6.
To ensure the safety of road workers and road users, temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy system will be in place while the work is being done.
Traffic management will be removed outwith working hours to keep disruption to a minimum, although a speed restriction of 30mph will remain in place as traffic will be running on a temporary surface.
Eddie Ross of BEAR Scotland said. “These works will greatly improve the road surface on this section of the A9, creating a safer and smoother journey for motorists.
“We have taken steps to help minimise disruption for road users as much as possible during the project including carrying out the improvements overnight and avoiding working weekend nights. The traffic management in place is essential for ensuring the safety of road workers and road users, however our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would encourage them to plan their journeys 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.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
