Update on Friday 13 March: Due to weather conditions delaying works earlier in the programme, works on the A9 south of Blair Atholl will now start on Sunday 22 March. See new information below.

• Resurfacing works to start on Sunday 22 March in three locations

• Temporary traffic lights in operation

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential improvement works on the A9 single carriageway South of Blair Atholl, aimed at enhancing road safety and conditions for motorists.

These works are planned to start at 7pm on the night of Sunday 22 March and be completed by 6am on the morning of Wednesday 15 April, subject to weather.

To protect the workforce, this section of the A9 will be subject to appropriate traffic management measures:

• A9 Aldclune: From the evening of Sunday 22 March until the morning of Wednesday 1 April temporary traffic light lights will be in place each night. Between 7pm and 6am a 10mph convoy system will also be in place. Outwith working hours a 30mph speed restriction will be in place. Temporary traffic will remain up during the days of Monday 23 to Friday 26 March.

• A9 Blair Atholl Junction: On the night of Wednesday 1 April between 7pm and 6am temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy will be in place. The B8079 Junction to Blair Atholl will remain open throughout.

• A9 River Garry to Shierglas: From the evening of Thursday 2 April until the morning of Wednesday 15 April temporary traffic lights will be in place at all times. Between 7pm and 6am a 10mph conoy will be in place, outwith working hours a 30mph speed restriction will be in place. Temporary traffic will remain up during the days of Monday 6 to Thursday 9 and Monday 13 April.

Temporary traffic lights will be manned at all times to reduce traffic delays.

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

Steven Taylor, BEAR Scotland’s North West Planned Maintenance Manager said: “These works will help restore the condition of the road surface of this section of the A9 improving driving conditions.

“Our teams are committed to executing these works 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 X @trafficscotland.

“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 X @trafficscotland.