A road safety project on the A9 at Auchterarder Bypass is set to get underway next week.
The project will see upgrades to the safety barriers in the verges at Auchterarder, ensuring the integrity and safety of the trunk road network is maintained.
The project is programmed to begin on Monday 29 March and will take place over two weeks.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a series of single lane closure will be in place continuously on the northbound and southbound carriageway throughout the duration of the project. A 50mph speed restriction will also be in place for safety.
Teams will return later this year to complete a second phase of safety improvements within the area.
Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance, will be in place to ensure all site personnel remain safe once the project gets underway. Safe operation procedures and risk assessments have also been developed to ensure teams are kept safe throughout the project.
Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “This project will help ensure the safety barriers at this location of the A9 continue to protect motorists for years to come.
“The traffic management is essential to keep the workforce and road users safe during this project. Due to the nature of the works, the traffic management will remain in place throughout however we will do all we can to complete the project as quickly and as safely as possible.
“We would like to thank motorists in advance for their patience during this project and advise them to plan ahead by checking Traffic Scotland for up to date journey information and leave some extra time to reach their destination.”
Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
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