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£100k road safety improvements planned for A9 southbound approach to Inshes junction in Inverness


By Andrew Dixon

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A new £100,000 road safety project on the A9 southbound approaches to Inshes junction in Inverness is scheduled to get under way next week – and will last up to four weeks.

The project will involve installing two "dynamic" electronic signs on the A9 southbound approach to the junction.

BEAR Scotland says these signs improve safety for drivers by adapting their message according to the position of queuing traffic from the Inshes slip road. This alerts drivers to the possibility of stationary traffic and encourages them to adapt their speed.

New traffic signs will also be installed on the approaches to complement the dynamic signs, according to BEAR Scotland.

The safety improvements are scheduled to begin on Monday and will take place in various stages throughout the next four weeks during "overnight hours" to minimise impact to road users.

To ensure the safety of road workers and motorists there will be single-lane closures in place during the work.

Consultation has been carried out with all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the works.

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s north west representative, said: “Safety is a top priority for both BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland and this £100,000 project on the A9 southbound approach to Inshes Junction will help improve motorist awareness of the approaching junction and warn them of any queued traffic.

“We’ve taken steps to help minimise the impact to road users as much as possible by carrying out the works overnight.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would encourage them to plan their journeys before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information and where possible allow some extra time to reach their destination.”


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