UPDATE: Changes to roadworks at A9 Ralia junction accident blackspot
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Trees have overgrown at Ralia junction on the A9
Safety works at the A9 Newtonmore/Ralia junction have been cancelled for tomorrow due to the bad weather forecast.
They will resume on Monday night (25 September) and are now scheduled to finish at 6am on the morning of Saturday 30 September.
BEAR Scotland started on the essential road improvement works on the A9 single carriageway last Monday (September 18).
A spokesperson for the roads contractor said: “The project entails comprehensive carriageway upgrades at the Ralia junction aimed at enhancing road safety and conditions for motorists.
“These upgrades will cover a total of 380 metres on the A9.”
The works are being carried out overnight from 7pm to 6am with two way traffic light systems in place and closures of the B9150 with a signed diversion in place. Access remains for local residents.
For those travelling from the A9 to the A86, the diversion route leads from the A9/B9150 Ralia/Newtonmore junction northward to Kingussie.
Subsequently, traffic is directed onto the A86 via the Kingussie off slip, proceeding west through Kingussie and on to Newtonmore where the diversion route ends.
The reverse diversion route is in place for traffic travelling from the A86 to the A9.
There are two points where limited access is allowed along the B9150 during the closure.
The first point is at the southern end of the B9150 closure, which is between the A9/B9150 Newtonmore/Ralia junction and the B9150 Junction to the Ralia Cafe.
The second point is at the northern end of the B9150 closure, which is between the junction of Ralia Lodge and the A86/B9150 junction.
The B9150 will be fully closed between the A9 and the Ralia Café Junction. However, this closure will permit entry only to local residents, emergency services, and construction related traffic.
Both ends of the closure will be staffed and managed.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
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Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This crucial surfacing project along the A9 will fix existing defects and significantly enhance the driving experience for all motorists.
“Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.
“To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or Twitter @trafficscotland.
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