• Works begin on Monday 7^th November for five days

• Lane closures with 10mph convoy 7am-7pm

Motorists using the A86 are set to benefit from an improved road surface next month. Resurfacing works worth £210,000 will be completed at Creag Megaidh by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland.

The improvements will involve resurfacing 800m of carriageway, making it more durable and resilient against inclement weather, as well as providing a safer road for drivers.

The works will be carried out from Monday 7^th November to Friday 11^th November between 7am and 7pm. No works will take place on Fridays or Saturdays. Traffic management will be removed outside working hours, but a 30mph speed limit will remain in place, as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

There will still be access to Creag Megaidh National Nature Reserve, although motorists should expect there to be a delay at times due to surfacing works going past this junction. Those wishing to enter the car park will be asked to wait in a designated area, while those leaving will be asked to wait at the exit, until it is safe.

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

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said “These essential resurfacing works will upgrade the existing road surface, greatly improving the quality and safety for road users.”

“We thank motorists for their patience ahead of these road improvements.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or twitter @trafficscotland.

Scheme co-ordinates 56.951953, -4.494737 to 56.948294, -4.49971

Notes to editors:

• BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the trunk roads in the NW and SE of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland. www.transportscotland.gov.uk
• The works are weather dependent, any significant changes or delays to the programme will be advertised.
• Emergency services will be able to pass through the works at all times.
• Follow us on Twitter at @bear_scotland, @NWTrunkRoads and @SETrunkRoads
• Visit BEAR Scotland at www.bearscot.com

For further information please contact:

Transport Scotland Customer Care Line: 0800 028 1414

Traffic information is available on: www.traffic.gov.scot or twitter @trafficscotland.

To consider public transport options as an alternative for your journey visit www.travelinescotland.com or www.transportdirect.info