ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE PLANNED FOR A9 DOUNE ROAD OVERBRIDGE NEAR DUNBLANE

Works start Monday 15 February for four weeks

• Four-way temporary traffic lights required for safety

Essential maintenance is planned for the A9 Doune Road overbridge with the project set to get underway next week.

The project, which is located just under 3km north of Keir Roundabout near Dunblane, will involve teams upgrading the current safety barrier system on the overbridge ensuring the structure continues to operate safely for years to come.

This work is scheduled to start on Monday 15 February and will take place over a four-week period with completion expected by Tuesday 16 March.

The Doune road will remain open throughout the project however there will be four-way temporary traffic lights in place with signals positioned on the A9 slip roads and the overbridge for safety. Single lane closures will be place on the A9 during off-peak hours at the start and end of the project to allow teams to safely set up and remove the necessary safety measures. The A9 will be unaffected during the work and access for pedestrians will be maintained.

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government COVID-19 guidance, will be in place to ensure all site personnel remain safe.  Safe operating procedures and risk assessments have been developed to ensure teams are kept safe throughout the project.

Consultation has been carried out with Transport Scotland, Stirling Council, emergency services, community councils and transport operators to inform them of the project in advance.

Commenting on the upcoming project, BEAR Scotland North East Representative Ian Stewart said: “This essential maintenance project on the Doune Road overbridge near Dunblane will help ensure that the structure continues to operate safely for all motorists and functions to the highest standard.

“The planned traffic management is essential to keep everyone safe during this project, however our teams will do all they can to complete the work as quickly and safely as they can to minimise disruption.

“We encourage all road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website before they travel and allowing some extra time to reach their destination.”

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