• Works begin Sunday 3 September for ten nights
• 24-hour lane closures and night time convoy

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works on the A9 northbound dual carriageway near Trinafour, south of Drumochter Pass, beginning on the night of Sunday 3 September 2023 and spanning over ten nights.

Scope of Work and Schedule

The project involves comprehensive carriageway upgrades at this key section of the A9, aimed at enhancing road safety and conditions for motorists. These upgrades will cover a total of 1km on the northbound A9, in two phases: River Garry and North of Trinafour Junction, both on the northbound dual carriageway. (See plan below)

The improvement works are scheduled to be completed by 6am on Friday 15 September 2023. There will be no works on Friday or Saturday nights.

Construction Phases and Traffic Management

The two phases of work are as follows:

The map below shows where the two phases of work are located:

Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This crucial surfacing project along the A9 will fix existing defects and significantly enhance the driving experience for all motorists. Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.

To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or Twitter/X @trafficscotland.