CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A85 COMRIE

April 29, 2025

Updated on 16 May 2025:

Due to the unavailability of specialist equipment, all works that were planned to take place on the A85 West of Ross Bridge, Comrie have been postponed. New dates will be issued once these works have been rescheduled

Due to changes in the programme of works, all works that were planned to take place on the A85 at West of Quoigs have been cancelled. New dates will be issued once these works have been rescheduled. 

  • Carriageway improvements start from Sunday 18 May at West of Ross Bridge, Comrie

  • Road closure with hourly amnesties

BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential surfacing improvements on the A85 carriageway at West of Ross Bridge, Comrie.

Works will start at 7pm on Sunday 18 May and are due to be completed by 5am on the morning of Tuesday 20 May.

During the two-night closure, amnesties will be offered at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am and 4am to escort waiting vehicles safely through the site under a 10mph convoy.

The road will be open as normal from 5am each day to keep disruption to a minimum, with a speed restriction of 30mph in place as traffic will be running over a temporary road surface.

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

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These surfacing projects on the A85 will fix existing defects and significantly enhance the driving experience for all road users.

“Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We’re grateful to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.

“To minimise delays, we recommend that road users 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, X @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.