• Works start on morning of Tuesday 16 September

• Bridge will be closed for periods during early mornings using temporary traffic lights

• Connel bridge walkway will remain open throughout the work

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to repair the A828 Connel Bridge from Tuesday 16 September.

Works will be carried out between the hours of 12 midnight and 6am, works are expected to be completed by Saturday 20 September.

To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public, the A828 will initially be closed for periods of up to 30 minutes. Waiting vehicles will then be allowed to clear before any further closures. These works will be taking place on Connel Bridge on the following nights:

• Tuesday 16 September between 12 midnight and 6am*
• Wednesday 17 September between 12 midnight and 6am
• Thursday 18 September between 12 midnight and 6am

*This closure will only be required if weather delays are forecast later in the week.

Following this, longer two-hour periods of closure will be required on the A828. Waiting vehicles will then be allowed to clear before any further closures. These works will be taking place on Connel Bridge on the following nights:

• Friday 19 September between 12 midnight and 6am
• Saturday 20 September between 12 midnight and 6am*

*This closure will only be required if weather delays are incurred during the previous closures.

An alternative route suitable for trunk road traffic is available from Connel to North Connel via the A85, A82 and A828 adding an estimated 90 miles and two hours to journey times.

All works are dependent on the weather and the existing condition of the structure, which will not be fully determined until works commence and intrusive investigations are carried out. As such, the programme of works is subject to postponement, cancellation or rearrangement of dates in the event of adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.

Access to emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This repair project taking place on the A828 Connel Bridge is key to ensuring the structural integrity of this bridge and to maintain its service life for years to come.

“Some full closures of the road are required to ensure the safety of our workforce and road users. These will be limited to overnight/early morning hours to minimise any disruption to the local community as far as possible.

“We thank road users in advance for their patience and understanding while our teams carry out these essential works.”

Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot and on X at @trafficscotland.