Works start Wednesday 2 February over eight days

A section of the A95 at Kinveachy near Aviemore is to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £340,000, with work set to get underway on Wednesday 2 February at 8am.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A95 near Aviemore, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is expected to get underway on Wednesday 2 February and is programmed to take place over eight days. The improvements will be carried out between 8am and 5.30pm each day, with surfacing due to be completed by 5.30pm on Friday 11 February, subject to weather conditions. No works will be undertaken on Saturday 5 or Sunday 6 February.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, temporary traffic lights with a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. The convoy system will be removed outwith working hours, however due to the nature of the works, the temporary traffic lights will be left in place at night.

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

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Unit Representative, said: “This surfacing project near Aviemore has been designed to improve the general condition and safety of this section of the A95 for motorists.

“The traffic management is essential to ensure the safety of both roadworkers and motorists. Regrettably there will be some delays, but our teams will do all they can to complete the scheme as safely and quickly as possible.

“We thank motorists for the patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A95. We encourage them to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.