A9 roadworks between Alness and Tomich in Easter Ross set to restart this week
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AN A9 road improvement scheme in Easter Ross is due to resume on Wednesday with a convoy system in place while work is being under way.
BEAR Scotland is carrying out road surface improvements on the A9 between Alness and Tomich on behalf of Transport Scotland.
The scheme began back in November and will resume on Wednesday (January 24).
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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 are scheduled to take place between Wednesday and Friday (January 26) and Sunday, January 28 and Monday, February 5.
The work will take place between 7pm and 7am each night with no work on Saturday night.
Works will be complete by 7am on Friday 2 February, subject to weather conditions.
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.
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, according to BEAR Scotland.
BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the trunk roads in the north-west of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.
The works are weather dependent and any significant changes or delays to the programme will be advertised.
Emergency services will be able to pass through the works at all times.
