Updated 8 January 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, surfacing works on the A9 at Allangrange were unable to go ahead as planned. These works will now recommence on Sunday 12 January.
BEAR Scotland, the North West trunk road operating company, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential carriageway improvements on the A9 northbound dual carriageway between the Allangrange Junction and Tore Roundabout.
These works will restart at 8pm on Sunday 12 January and are due to be completed by 6am on the morning of Saturday 1 February.
To ensure the safety of both workers and road users, 24 hour lane closures will be implemented on the northbound dual carriageway with a night time convoy system in place to control traffic through the works extents.
When surfacing operations are in the northbound lane 2, a night-time southbound lane 2 closure will be installed for safety whilst works are carried out.
During the night-time surfacing operations, again there will be a requirement to close the southbound right turn lanes at both the Arpafeelie and Glackmore Junctions, the southbound Allangrange Junction will also be required to be closed for traffic wishing to head northbound from the junction.
A signed diversion route will be installed to divert traffic southbound on the A9 to the Charlestown Junction and then back up northbound A9 so residents can enter their junctions and motorists can continue their journey. Residents leaving the Arpafeelie and Glackmore Junctions will be diverted up to Tore Roundabout and back down the southbound A9 to continue their journey.
Residents of Arpafeelie and Glackmore entering their junctions will be held at a hold point within the approaching lane closure and then escorted through the traffic management to their junctions. A sign will be in place at these junctions with a traffic management number to contact so those exiting the junctions can be escorted safely out of the works zone.
The traffic management will be in place during the day with a temporary speed restriction.
Consultation has taken place with local resident and stakeholders.
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 on 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.
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