Disruption expected as BEAR Scotland prepare to start £240,000 road safety works on A9 near Inverness
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Safety improvement works costing £240,000 on the A9 near Inverness are set to begin early next week.
BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will carry out the road safety improvements on the trunk road near Milton of Leys, starting on Monday December 18.
The works will bring traffic signs and road safety barriers up to modern highway standards, making them more forgiving and effective if struck by a vehicle.
After one week, the works will be halted between Christmas and New Year, beginning again for a further six weeks from Monday, January 8.
Working hours will be 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday only.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, traffic control measures will include a nearside lane closure and a 50mph speed restriction.
Traffic management will be removed outside working hours, where possible.
BEAR Scotland says it has engaged with all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the project and share information about the temporary traffic management arrangements.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “Trunk Road safety is paramount at BEAR Scotland and this investment from Transport Scotland will improve safety for all road users at this location on the A9.
“The traffic management required to undertake these works is essential to keep everyone safe, so we encourage all road users to follow any signs or temporary arrangements, especially speed limits, that are put in place.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and as safely as possible.”
Real-time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or X @trafficscotland.
