Works to begin from Thursday 28 October for three weeks

A section of the A85 to the west of Fowlis is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway on Thursday 28 October.

The proposed improvements will see almost 1.3km of the A85 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer route for road users.

The works are scheduled to begin on Thursday 28 October and are expected to take place over 18 days between 7am and 7pm. All work is scheduled to be completed by 7pm Friday 19 November, subject to weather conditions. No works are planned for Saturday or Sunday so to keep disruption to a minimum.

To protect roadworkers and road users, a 10mph convoy system will be in place whilst resurfacing operations are being undertaken. Traffic management will be removed outwith working hours, however a temporary 30mph speed limit will remain in place as vehicles will be travelling over a temporary surface.

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s Representative for the North West, said: “This surfacing project west of Fowlis will greatly improve the quality and safety of this section of the A85 for road users.

“The 10mph convoy system is essential for the safety of our teams and motorists, however we have taken steps to minimise disruption by avoiding works at the weekend.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would also encourage them to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscoltand.org.