Five-week roadworks scheme on B9176 Struie Hill route in Easter Ross likely to mean 'significant delays' for drivers as alternative routes are flagged in advance by Highland Council
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DRIVERS using an Easter Ross route are being advised a five-week programme of repair works starting on Monday will affect journey times.
The work on sections of the B9176 Struie Hill road will involve convoy traffic management between 8am-6pm.
Drivers are urged to allow extra time or use an alternative route.
The work on three sections of the B9176 follows a successful bid for grant funds from the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme.
The contract has been awarded to Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd who are due on site from Monday for five weeks. The work will include mostly patching and overlay with additional drainage and ditching carried out when required.
The works for the first two sections that run through Ardross and continue north on the B9176 to Strathrory Bridge will be carried out under a convoy traffic management system (Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm).
Highland Council is advising road users to expect "significant delays".
An alternative route north and south, avoiding all the works, is available via the A836 and the A9 trunk road that by-passes Tain.
The work in the third area includes resurfacing at Dalneich Bridge – also known locally as Newbridge – and due to the poor road width and alignment these works will be done under a full road closure.
This will complete Highland Council funded work which began but couldn’t be completed due to Covid-19.
The council said in an advance statement: "Regular users of the B9176 Struie Hill road will be aware of the significant deterioration of many parts of the route. The funding obtained is not sufficient to address all the defects, and only the most significant defects will be repaired with these scheduled works.
"Site signage will be erected before works starts.The Council would like to thank residents and road users for their patience and apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused."
