A924 off-slip to Pitlochry will be closed for six nights between 10pm and 5am from Monday 26 July

An ongoing maintenance project on the A9 at Tummel Bridge is set to enter the final stages later this month.

The project, which commenced earlier this year, involves the removal of existing paintwork and the application of a new paint protection system that will resist deterioration and corrosion to the steelwork on the bridge for years to come.

The next phase of the project, which involves preparation and painting of the steelwork above the A924 slip road is expected to get underway on Monday 26 July and will take place over six nights, between 10pm and 5am each night.

To ensure the safety of the workforce as well as motorists, an overnight closure of the off-slip will be required during overnight working hours. A diversion route will be implemented during this period with A9 traffic being directed to use the Pitlochry northern junction with the A924 to access the town.

A further overnight closure of the A9 off-slip at Tummel Bridge will also be required from Tuesday 21 September to Wednesday 22 September (two nights) between 11pm to 5am to allow the contractor to safely demobilise the work site.

The A9 will remain fully open throughout the remainder of project as the works are taking place beneath the bridge deck. The project is expected to be fully completed by the end of September.

Commenting on the project, Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “The project on the A9 at Tummel Bridge is progressing well and once fully complete the new paint system will help protect the bridge from rust and the elements for 20 years.

“The traffic management planned for the next phase of the project is essential to ensuring the work can be carried out safely however we’ve planned the off-slip closure to take place overnight to help minimise disruption for motorists.

“Teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible, and we thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience while we work on these improvements.”

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