A9 roadworks to reduce dual carriageway to single lane near Kessock Bridge for 3 weeks, Highland motorists warned by Bear Scotland
A congestion hot-spot on the A9 near Kessock Bridge will be reduced to one lane northbound for three weeks in the run up to Christmas, motorists have been warned.
Roadworks are due to start on the trunk road’s northbound carriageway between the Kessock Bridge and North Kessock junction on Monday.
As well as being cut to one lane northbound from 7am to 3.30pm each day, a reduced 30mph speed limit will also be in force.
The work, which will run until Friday, December 20, will see improvements made to the path and cycle way next to the road, and is being carried out by Bear Scotland.
Once complete, the shared cycle and footpath - which is part of National Cycle Route 1 - will be wider and have an improved surface.
Ian Stewart, Bear Scotland’s north-west representative, said: “These works are part of an ongoing commitment to improve safety, quality, and comfort for people choosing to walk, wheel, or cycle on the A9.
“This phase of the project will see improvements to a short section of footway and upgrading a length of safety barrier. These upgrades will provide a continuous, high-quality route between North Kessock Junction and Kessock Bridge.
“The traffic management is essential to keep roadworkers and road users safe during this project as our teams will be working on the nearside verge. However, we will do all we can to complete the project as quickly and as safely as possible.”
As well as affecting motorists, the work will also temporarily close a section of the shared path and cycle way. The existing National Cycle Route 1 path adjacent to the road will be closed north of the existing bus stop layby for the duration of the project. People walking, wheeling or cycling will instead be diverted to use the alternative National Cycle Route 1 through North Kessock.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot or on Twitter at @trafficscotland.
All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.
