Works start Tuesday 5 October for three nights

A section of the A9 northbound near Greenloaning is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £95,000.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section of the A9 immediately north of the Greenloaning Junction, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The overnight improvements are scheduled to start on Tuesday 5 October and will take place over three nights between 7.30pm and 6.30am with all work expected to be completed by 6.30am on Friday 8 October, subject to weather conditions.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a lane closure with a 10mph convoy system 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 £95,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A9, 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 overnight and removing the traffic management outwith working hours.

“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.”

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.