Drivers face travel disruption this week as surfacing improvements start on a section of the A9.
BEAR Scotland says the work will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A9 between Broxden Roundabout and Tibbermore Junction.
The project is scheduled to start on Thursday, May 13 with the installation of contraflow traffic management.
The surfacing work will take place over a full weekend using 24-hour working.
All improvements are expected to be completed by 6.30am on Monday, May 17 subject to weather conditions.
Overnight lane closures will be in place on Thursday, May 13 for safety on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to allow for contraflow traffic management to be installed ahead of the project.
From 7.30pm on Friday, May 14 to 6.30am on Monday, May 17, a contraflow system will be in place between Broxden Roundabout and Cotton Cottages. Single lane traffic will be travelling in both directions on the northbound carriageway while the A9 southbound carriageway is resurfaced.
The crossovers within the contraflow area will be closed throughout the project with a signed diversion in place via the A823 Gleneagles Interchange for motorists travelling south wishing to turn right.
Northbound traffic wishing to access the A9 southbound via the crossovers will be diverted via Broxden Roundabout.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East representative, said: “This surfacing project will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A9, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.
“We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including carrying out the works round the clock under a weekend contraflow to keep the traffic moving.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A9.
“We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
