Works start Monday 13 June for two nights

A section of the A95 near Aviemore is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £45,000 with work set to get underway on Monday 13 June.

The £45,000 investment from Transport Scotland will address defects in the road surface of the A95 north of the B9152 junction, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is schedule to begin on Monday 13 June and is expected to take place over two nights. The improvements will be carried out between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night, with surfacing due to be completed. 6.30am on Wednesday 15 June.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, a lane closure with a 10mph convoy system and three-way traffic lights will be in place during working hours. All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.

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. There may 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 or twitter at @trafficscotland.

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