What you need to know about A9 and B9176 Skiach junction resurfacing now under way as plans tweaked
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BAD weather has prompted the extension of road resurfacing work at a busy junction in Easter Ross.
BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, began resurfacing works at the A9 at Skiach Services on Monday, June 26 .
They are taking place overnight between 7pm and 6am and are due to be complete by 6am on Wednesday 19 July.
The works at Skiach Services (B9176) junction have been extended and will now finish by 6am on Monday (July 10).
The second part of the scheme at the A9 Skiach Services will now begin on Monday July 10 and will be completed by 6am on Wednesday, July 19.
The works were postponed tonight (Thursday, July 6) due to inclement weather, and will take place on Sunday, July 9 instead, finishing by 6am on the morning of Monday.
While works are taking place, the Skiach Services (B9176) junction will be closed with an alternative route in place.
Traffic intending to access the A9 from Skiach Services will be diverted on to the B9176, then on to the B817 to Westford roundabout, and then down Teaninich Avenue where it will join the A9.
Traffic travelling on the A9 and intending to access Skiach Services will be diverted from the A9 on to Teaninich Avenue to Westford roundabout, on to the B817 and then on to the B9176 to Skiach Services.
From 7pm on Monday, July 10to 6am on July 19 (excluding Friday and Saturday nights), the A9 itself will be closed at Skiach Services.
Traffic travelling northbound will be diverted from the A9 at Skiach Services on to the B9176, then on to the B817 to Westford roundabout, on to Teaninich Avenue, then back on to the A9.
Traffic travelling southbound will be diverted from the A9 on to Teaninich Avenue to Westford roundabout, then on to the B817 followed by the B9176 at Skiach Services, then back to the A9.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, during working hours for both phases of the project traffic will be escorted through the site by a convoy vehicle at 10mph.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “These maintenance works on the A9 will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for road users.
“The use of convoy traffic management and a side road closure for the second part of the scheme during working hours is essential to ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists.
“We thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete this project. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, twitter at @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
