Update: Works on the A9 between Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie have been postponed. New dates will be communicated in due course.
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out resurfacing and road marking improvements at multiple locations on the A9 between Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie from Sunday 22 September. These works will enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for road users.
Works will be carried out in sections overnight from 7pm to 6am to minimise the impact on drivers, and BEAR Scotland are committed to completing these works by the morning of Wednesday 2 October.
| Location of works | Type of works | Start | End |
| North of Blair Atholl Junction | Road surfacing
|
Sunday 22 September at 7pm | Monday 23 September at 6am |
| A9 Layby 58 Northbound – South of Clunes Lodge | Monday 23 September at 7pm | Tuesday 24 September at 6am | |
| A9 Layby 60 Northbound – Glen Garry | Tuesday 24 September at 7pm | Wednesday 25 September at 6am | |
| A9 Layby 66 Northbound – Drumochter Duals | Wednesday 25 September at 7pm | Thursday 26 September at 6am | |
| South of Drumochter Lodge – South of Dalwhinnie | Thursday 26 September at 7pm | Friday 27 September at 6am | |
| All locations above | Road markings | Tuesday 1 October at 7pm | Wednesday 2 October at 6am |
To ensure the safety of drivers and roadworkers at the various locations, traffic lights will be in place and traffic will be guided through the works at 10mph by a convoy vehicle. There will also be a reduced speed limit on to control traffic on approach to the sites.
Outwith working hours, traffic management will be removed and the road will be open as usual. There will be no works on Friday or Saturday nights.
Access for emergency services will be maintained for the full duration of the works.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These surfacing and roadmarking improvements on the A9 between Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie will fix existing defects and greatly improve driving conditions for road users.
“Our teams will carry out these works quickly, with safety as our top priority. We thank the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, X @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
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