Works start on Wednesday 5 January for 12 weeks

Essential maintenance work is set to get underway on the A9 Dalnabo Overbridge near Ballinluig, with works scheduled to begin on Wednesday 5 January.

The project will involve the removal and replacement of all surfacing and bridge deck waterproofing, as well as concrete repairs and upgrades to the bridge drainage system. These works are being carried out to maintain the structure such that it remains fit for use in years to come.

The planned works are scheduled to start on Wednesday 5 January 2022 and are expected to take 12 weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions.

The A827 carriageway will be reduced to one lane over the bridge under a temporary traffic lights system to facilitate safe access for the duration of the works. Some safety critical activities will require a traffic management convoy system to be implemented. The final resurfacing of the bridge will require an overnight closure of the A827, and all relevant stakeholders will be informed of the intended date for this operation once it is confirmed.

To facilitate works to the bridge support structure, temporary traffic management will also be required on the A9 dual carriageway.  However, one lane in each direction will remain open at all times to minimise traffic disruption as much as possible.

The local access road from Ballinluig village past Dalnabo Farm will also require periodic restrictions to be implemented to facilitate works, and it is anticipated that traffic movements will be managed using a Stop & Go system.

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This essential maintenance project will see this overbridge on the A9 near Ballinluig fully refurbished ensuring that it remains safe in service for years to come.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential works and would encourage all road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.