A STRETCH of the A9 in Easter Ross is set to close for 15 nights for “essential” road works.
As part of the nearly £1 million project, a 721m stretch of the busy carriageway south of Alness will be closed between the hours of 7pm and 6am for just over two weeks.
The work, which is being carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland, is due to begin on October 27 and is expected to finish by November 15.
Northbound traffic will be diverted from the A9 at Skiach services onto the B9176 while southbound traffic will be directed from the carriageway to Teaninich Avenue.
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BEAR Scotland confirmed the road will be open outside the hours of 7pm and 6am as it aims to keep disruption to a minimum.
During the 15 days, there will be a speed restriction of 30mph in place on the carriageway with a temporary surface in place.
Emergency services will have access through the roadworks at all times.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s north west representative, said: “This surfacing project on the A9 will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for motorists.
“The overnight closures are essential for the safety of road workers and motorists due to the narrow widths of the road at these locations. We’ve taken steps to limit the overall impact of the project by carrying out the work overnight.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these works. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
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