BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start rock slope remediation works at five locations within the North West Unit on Tuesday 5 March. Please find below location plan which details the work locations.
The project is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 5 March for up to three weeks, between the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday. Temporary traffic lights will be in place to protect road workers as well as road users during the improvements.
These essential works will involve safe removal of loose rock and debris on various rock slopes above the trunk road. Please see full programme below:
| Works | Start Date | End Date | Traffic Management |
| A86 Creag Meagaidh | 05/03/2024 | 08/03/2024 | Temporary traffic lights |
| A87 Glen Shiel | 09/03/2024 | 13/03/2024 | Temporary traffic lights |
| A82 North of Alltsigh | 12/03/2024 | 21/03/2024 | Temporary traffic lights |
| A87 Kyle of Lochalsh | 14/03/2024 | 17/03/2024 | Temporary traffic lights & footway closure |
| A9 Dalnamein | 18/03/2024 | 20/03/2024 | Temporary traffic lights |
BEAR Scotland has been working with all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the project and share information about the traffic management that will be in place.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “Trunk road safety is a top priority at BEAR, and we’re pleased to begin remediation works at various rocks slopes located on our North West Trunk Roads.”
“The traffic management arrangements are essential for the protection of both our workforce as well as road users, and our teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible.”
“We encourage all road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date journey information.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org or twitter @trafficscotland.
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