• Carriageway works to start on Tuesday 22 April

• Convoy with traffic lights in place until 6am on Saturday 26 April

BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential road improvement works on the A9 single carriageway beginning on the night of Tuesday 22 April.

Works will be carried out between 7pm and 6am each night and are expected to be complete by 6am on Saturday 26 April.

The project entails carriageway upgrades at three locations between the B8079 Blair Atholl Junction and the Drumochter Duals, improving a total of 215 meters of single carriageway on the A9.

To protect the workforce and road users, temporary two-way traffic lights with a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. In addition, there will be a reduced speed limit on approach to the sites.

Temporary traffic management measures will be lifted outwith working hours and access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These crucial surfacing projects 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, X @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.