Please be advised that due to inclement weather forecast, the surfacing improvements planned for the A835 Gorstan have been rescheduled.
The improvements were scheduled to begin on Wednesday 5 October and were expected to take six nights to complete; however, works will now begin on Sunday 9 October for five nights, 7pm – 7am. Works are now expected to be complete by 7am Friday 14 October, subject to weather conditions.
Traffic management will remain as originally programmed; a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. The convoy system will be removed outwith working hours; however, temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed limit will be in place during the day as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Real-time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A835 at Gorstan, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 5 October.
The project will see 295 metres of the A835 at Gorstan resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer road for motorists.
The project is scheduled to take place over six nights, with works planned between 7pm and 7am each night. No works will take place on Friday or Saturday nights, with all works are anticipated to be completed by 7am Thursday 13 October, subject to weather conditions.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. The convoy system will be removed outwith working hours; however, temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed limit will be in place during the day as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These maintenance works on the A835 at Gorstan will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for road users.
“The use of convoy traffic management during working hours is essential to ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists. We have taken steps to minimise disruption with no works planned on Friday or Saturday nights.
“We thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete this project. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
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