Transport Scotland announces start of overnight lining improvements between Moy south of Inverness to the A9/A95 junction at Aviemore this week
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ESSENTIAL road improvements on the A9 between Inverness and Aviemore will see overnight works start this week.
BEAR Scotland began carrying out essential lining improvements on behalf of Transport Scotland on the major trunk road, with works expected to last for three weeks.
The project will see 45km of road lining refreshed between the Longman Roundabout in Inverness to the A9/A95 junction at Aviemore with the aim to create better reflectivity at night and a safer road for motorists.
Lane closures with temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy will be in place during working hours. Traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.
Works are scheduled between 7pm and 7am each night and are anticipated to be complete by 7am Saturday, September 3, subject to weather conditions.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This lining refreshment project on the A9 between Inverness and Aviemore will help to improve the reflectivity of the existing lines and greatly improve safety for travelling motorists.
“The traffic management proposed is essential to keep roadworkers and motorists safe during the works. We have taken steps to minimise disruption by carrying out the works overnight and by removing traffic management outwith working hours.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
The lining refreshment will start on the single carriageway section just north of Moy and will then continue on the single carriageway until complete at the Aviemore Junction. The lining refresh will then move onto the dual carriageway section between Inverness and Moy until complete.
Whilst working on the A9 dual carriageway section in Inverness, there will be a requirement to close various slip roads for safety reasons. Signed diversion routes will be in place during these times.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org or on Twitter at @trafficscotland.
