• Two-way traffic lights with convoy

Essential road marking and road stud improvements on the A9 single carriageway between the Drumochter Duals and the Killiecrankie Duals are underway.

The project involves removing and replacing all of the white lines and studs for a total of 26km of the A9 single carriageway between the Drumochter Dual and Killiecrankie Dual sections, creating a safer journey for motorists due to the improved road marking and road stud reflectivity.

All improvements within this section are expected to be completed by 6am on Saturday 10 February 2024, weather permitting. There will be no works at the weekend.

During the works the A9 single carriageway between the dual section at Drumochter heading south towards the dual section at Killiecrankie is subject to night time two-way traffic lights with a convoy between 7pm and 6am.

During the daytime, a reduced speed limit along with temporary traffic lights will be set up and traffic will be guided through the works, at 10mph, by a convoy vehicle. Junctions through the scheme will either be controlled manually by an operative or by a third traffic light signal to control traffic joining the A9 within the area of traffic being managed.

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

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This road marking and road stud refresh project on the A9 will help address defects and greatly improve the safety and visual impact for motorists.

“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or X @trafficscotland.