Delays expected in latest stage of A9 dualling

Ground investigation work begins next Monday and is expected to take up to six weeks

Motorists using the A9 Perth to Inverness road are being advised to expect delays due to roadworks set to be carried out as part of £3 billion dualling project.

Ground investigation work on the section of road between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig will begin on Monday and is expected to take six weeks to complete.

Drivers experienced some delays yesterday on the A9 near Pitlochry due to maintenance roadworks being carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson explained the reasons behind the work scheduled for next week as part of the A9 dualling project.

He said: “This ground investigation is needed to get important information on the existing ground conditions in the vicinity of the A9 carriageway between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig as we progress our plans to dual the road.

“This is the latest in a series of ground investigations taking place along the route.

“We apologise for any inconvenience these works will cause and would thank road users and local communities in advance for their patience over the next few weeks.

“The contractor will closely monitor the operation of the traffic management measures to ensure that delays are kept to a minimum.”

He added: “Although most of the work will be carried out adjacent to the existing road, the traffic management measures will be in place to allow work beside the carriageway to be carried out safely.

“This will include short, alternate single-file traffic sections controlled by temporary traffic signals.”

“When planning their journeys, we’d encourage drivers to visit the Traffic Scotland website for the latest travel updates.”

The £3bn A9 dualling scheme has been described by the Scottish Government as the biggest transport project undertaken in the country and is not expected to be completed until 2025.

Construction work began on the A9 Perth to Inverness road in September 2015.

When planning their journeys, we’d encourage drivers to visit the Traffic Scotland website for the latest travel updates. TRANSPORT SCOTLAND