Overnight resurfacing work on A9 near Tain in Easter Ross likely to cause disruption for two weeks

ROADWORKS on an Easter Ross stretch of the A9 are due to begin tomorrow and are expected to take around a fortnight to complete.

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking essential carriageway resurfacing works on a section of the A9 south of Tain Pottery.

The works are programmed for construction from Wednesday, March 17 to Thursday, April 2, taking place between 7pm and 7am each night.

The road will remain open, however to ensure the safety of road workers and the travelling public during these works, a 10mph convoy traffic management system will be implemented. The convoy system will be removed outwith working hours, though signing and temporary traffic lights will remain in place, as traffic will be travelling over a temporary road surface.

Due to the nature of the works, it will be necessary to close the A9 /Muir of Hilton junction and the A9/Glenaldie/Rosemount junction to ensure the safety of the workforce and public.

The junctions will be closed overnight as required during the site working hours, which will result in restricted access at certain times.

Access through the works site for emergency services "will be maintained at all times".

BEAR Scotland said: "We will endeavour to minimise noise throughout the project, with the nosiest operations (such as removing the worn-out road surface) taking place before 11pm each night. All site staff will be instructed to keep noise to a minimum and all plant will be fitted with quieter, white noise reversing indicators.

We have planned these works to be undertaken overnight when traffic flows are lower to minimise disruption to local and visitor traffic. BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland wish to thank the local community in advance for their patience during these essential works."

It said risk assessments have been completed to ensure all staff are kept safe.

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