Works start Friday 10 September

A section of the A9 near Dupplin Loch, south west of Perth, is to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £305,000 with works set to get underway this weekend.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A9 past Dupplin Loch, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is scheduled to get underway from 7.30pm on Friday 10 September and is planned to take place over one weekend with operations programmed where possible to take place consecutively. The improvements are expected to be completed by 6.30am on Monday 13 September, subject to weather conditions. To allow this project to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner restrictions will be required on the network as follows:

• Thursday 9 September – Overnight lane closures will be in place for safety on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to allow for contraflow traffic management to be installed ahead of the project.

• Friday 10 September to Monday 13 September – To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a contraflow system will be in place between Crossgates and Forteviot Junctions from 7.30pm on Friday 10 September until 6.30am on Monday 13 September. Single lane traffic will be travelling in both directions on the northbound carriageway while the A9 southbound carriageway is resurfaced. Restrictions to and from the B934 Junction (Forteviot) will be in place throughout the project for safety.  A signed diversion will be in place for northbound traffic wishing to enter the B934 via Broxden Roundabout and back down the A9 southbound. For motorists wishing to access the A9 northbound from the junction will be diverted to the A823 Interchange.

• Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 September – Overnight lane closures will be in place for safety on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to allow for contraflow traffic management to be removed.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance, will be in place to ensure all site personnel remain safe once the project gets underway.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “This surfacing project will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A9 near Dupplin Loch, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

“We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including carrying out the works under a weekend contraflow to keep the traffic moving.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A9. We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

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