Dingwall, A835 Inchbae and A9 Tore roundabout roadworks set to cause traffic disruption
A SERIES of separate roadwork projects across Ross-shire and a further delay in the completion of one A835 scheme is expected to create disruption on the network this week.
The completion date of Wester Ross roadworks on a stretch of the A835 expected to have finished today has again been extended.
The news comes amidst significant transport disruption in and around Dingwall today due to roadworks and the expected start of improvements on the A9 around the Tore roundabout and the the B9169.
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, started “essential” concrete repair works on the A835 at Inchbae bridge on July 8.
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The repairs, scheduled to be completed by September 30, are now slated to finish on Friday (October 4).
BEAR said today: “Unfortunately, due to the extent of the defective concrete found, repair works have had to be extended and are now due to finish on Friday.
“Throughout the duration of the works, the A835 at Inchbae will have temporary traffic lights to give safe access to allow BEAR Scotland to carry out these crucial repairs.
“BEAR Scotland has been working with all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the project and share information about the traffic management arrangements that will be in place.”
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s north west representative, said: “These essential repairs will help prevent further deterioration and avoid more disruption from any future extensive repair works.
“We thank local residents and road users for their patience. Our priority is to get the road fully open again as soon as possible, while ensuring the safety of those on site.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, or X at @trafficscotland
BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the trunk roads in the NW 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.
MEANWHILE in Dingwall, Highland Council started work today (September 30) on the A862 - Greenhill Street. Described as a capital works scheme it involves inlay resurfacing. Main traffic management will be convoy.
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