Our cyclic maintenance teams have been tackling overgrown vegetation and dirty road signs, delivering some dramatic before-and-after transformations. Activities like sign cleaning and hedge cutting have significantly enhanced visibility around the network and improved safety for road users.
Essential maintenance and repair works have been carried out on key structures, such as Aray Bridge and Moy Rail Bridge.
After heavy rain and high river levels washed away the original stone pitched invert of Aray Bridge on the A83 and caused extensive damage to the riverbed, emergency works were carried out at the start of the year to stabilise the central pier and reinstate the riverbed material with larger, more scour-hardy stone. The replacement of the stone pitched inverts continued throughout January, February and March. These improvements have provided more robust scour protection and reinstated the original appearance of this listed structure.
Works on Moy Rail Bridge have now been completed after a bridges inspection revealed an issue with the uplink expansion joint. Both expansion joints were replaced and we also carried out concrete repairs, waterproofing and resurfacing to the deck in both lanes between kerb lines. This project was carried out under supervision from Network Rail as the bridge spans live railway tracks.
These efforts help preserve the integrity of these vital crossings, ensuring they remain safe and operational for years to come.
Road users on the A85 are benefiting from extensive surfacing works designed to improve driving conditions and extend the lifespan of the carriageway. Thanks to Transport Scotland’s investment of £1.2 million, over 4000km of carriageway around the Loch Awe area received surfacing improvements. Most of the works were carried out under two-way traffic lights with convoy to minimise disruption with overnight road closures under amnesty only being used where absolutely necessary. These enhancements help smooth out the route, reducing wear and tear on vehicles while providing a safer, more comfortable journey for those travelling on the A85.
Our Minor Improvements team have been progressing several vital improvements across the region, particularly focusing on rock slope stabilisation. Works continued to progress at Ledaig Rockslope on the A828 and at Grotaig on the A82 where our specialist subcontractor is installing rockfall drapery netting and face-anchored support mesh to provide extra resilience from rockfall incidents. In addition to the main works at Grotaig, controlled removal of loose boulders have also been carried out, mitigating potential hazards and improving safety for those traveling on the trunk road below.
We’ve also completed repairs on a sea wall running alongside the A83 north of Inveraray. The wall had been damaged by wave action then was further impacted during Storm Éowyn. The sea defence was reconstructed, using as much salvaged material as possible, to strengthen the wall’s resilience, safeguarding the A83 from the damaging effects of harsh coastal conditions.
A key drainage scheme on the A82 north of Luss has been successfully delivered, thanks to an investment of £833K from Transport Scotland. The works involved excavating and recycling existing filter material by cleaning and removing silt and returning the clean filter stone. A geogrid was installed to mitigate verge overrun and imported filter material was used to top up to the required level. The process significantly reduced the need for waste disposal and maximised opportunities to reuse and recover existing materials on site.
Our Strategic Road Safety team have been busy improving signage at multiple locations on the A9, including Killiecrankie, Drumochter, Kincraig and Dalraddy, highlighting the transitions between dual and single carriageway stretches. Additionally, new road markings and solar studs have been completed at Ballinluig, helping to improve visibility for road users.
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