• Expansion Joint Replacement works begin Wednesday 13 August for two nights

• A second phase of overnight works is planned to take place from Monday 25 August

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland is set to carry out essential bridge maintenance works on the A9 at the River Braan bridge, north of Dunkeld.

The works will involve replacement of the existing defective expansion joints, as well as minor concrete repairs and carriageway resurfacing. These works will help to prevent deterioration and the need for more extensive repairs, ensuring the bridge continues to cope with increasing traffic volumes in years to come.

For the safety of road workers and road users, convoy traffic management with a 10mph speed restriction will be in place on the nights of Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August 2025 between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00. Access from the A9 onto the A822 and A923 will remain open.

The planned works form the first of two phases – a second phase of overnight works is currently being planned for week commencing Monday 25 August 2025. Further updates on these works will be shared nearer the time.

The local footpath network, including the bridge underpass, will remain open throughout the works. Pedestrians may be asked by our sub-contractor to wait briefly on entering the underpass, whilst they ensure that the area is safe.

Access for emergency services and scheduled bus services will be maintained for the full duration of the works.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “The proposed expansion joint replacements and other repairs on the A9 River Braan bridge, north of Dunkeld, will allow the bridge to remain safe and reliable for users of the A9.

“Our teams will carry out these works in a controlled manner, with safety our top priority. We thank the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.”

The duration of these works is weather dependant and, as a result, the proposed dates may be subject to change.

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, X @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.