Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

North motorists face an extra day of disruption on the A9 after resurfacing works near Alness have been hit by a further delay due to low temperatures.

BEAR Scotland have been carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A9 south of Alness, with work having started on Wednesday November 6.

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It has been due to be completed in 15 nights, most recently set for completion by 6am this morning (Wednesday December 4), after previously being delayed by a cold snap in November.

But due to low temperatures, BEAR Scotland, who are completing the work on behalf of Transport Scotland, say they now hope to have it completed by 6am tomorrow morning (Thursday December 5).

The £990,000 investment by Transport Scotland, which will see a 721m stretch of carriageway resurfaced, has been made ensure that the A9 continues to operate safely for years to come.

To protect roadworkers and motorists, the road has been closed each night between 7pm and 6am.

Diversions have been in place while full road closures take place at night, with A9 northbound traffic diverted from the A9 at Skiach services onto the B9176, then on to the B817 to Westford roundabout, onto Teaninich Avenue, then back onto the A9 where traffic will continue to destination.

A9 southbound traffic has been diverted from the A9 on to Teaninich Avenue to Westford roundabout, then on to the B817 and then onto the B9176 at Skiach services then to the A9 where traffic will continue to destination.

The A9 has been open outside of working hours to keep disruption to a minimum, with a speed restriction of 30mph in place as traffic makes its way over a temporary surface.

Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on traffic.gov.scot, X at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.

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