Temporary ‘no right turn’ to be trialled at central reservation and junction

Project to start on Sunday 20 June for two weeks

A road safety project on the A9 at the southern junction with the A824 Auchterarder is set to get underway later this month.

The project will involve the temporary closure of the central reservation gap at Auchterarder Junction. Teams will then monitor the traffic flows in the surrounding area to determine possible future works at the junction.

The trial is expected to begin on Sunday 20 June from 7.30pm and is programmed to take place over two weeks with restrictions expected to be lifted by 6.30am on Monday 5 July.

To ensure the safety of motorists, temporary safety barriers will be in place on the central reservation restricting access to and from the junction for right turning traffic. A diversion will be in place via the A823 Gleneagles Interchange and the A9 northbound for traffic travelling south wishing to access the Auchterarder Junction. Motorists turning right from the junction will be diverted via Orchil / Church Road and the A823 south before joining the A9 southbound for Dunblane. A 50mph speed limit will also be in place in the area of the junction throughout the project.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the trial to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Commenting on the project, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative said: “Road safety is a top priority for both Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland and this trial is part of our continued commitment to that.

“The main objective of this trial is to simulate the changes in traffic flows associated with the temporary restrictions of traffic turning right to and from the junction. This trial will allow teams to determine the feasibility of no right turning traffic becoming a permanent feature at the junction in the future.

“We would like to thank motorists in advance for their patience during this period and advise them to plan ahead by checking Traffic Scotland for up to date journey information and leave some extra time to reach their destination.”

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