Works start Thursday 13 May

A section of the A9 southbound near Perth is set to benefit from surfacing improvements starting next week.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A9 between Broxden Roundabout and Tibbermore Junction, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is scheduled to start on Thursday 13 May with the installation of contraflow traffic management. The surfacing work will take place over a full weekend using 24-hour working to minimise disruption to the travelling public.  All improvements are expected to be completed by 6.30am on Monday 17 May subject to weather conditions. To allow this project to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner restrictions will be required on the network as follows:

• Thursday 13 May – Overnight lane closures will be in place for safety on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to allow for contraflow traffic management to be installed ahead of the project.

• Friday 14 May to Monday 17 May – To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a contraflow system will be in place between Broxden Roundabout and Cotton Cottages from 7.30pm on Friday 14 May until 6.30am on Monday 17 May.   Single lane traffic will be travelling in both directions on the northbound carriageway while the A9 southbound carriageway is resurfaced. The crossovers within the contraflow area will be closed throughout the project with a signed diversion in place via the A823 Gleneagles Interchange for motorists travelling south wishing to turn right. Northbound traffic wishing to access the A9 southbound via the crossovers will be diverted via Broxden Roundabout.

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

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance, will be in place to ensure all site personnel remain safe once the project gets underway.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “This surfacing project will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A9, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

“We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including carrying out the works round the clock under a weekend contraflow to keep the traffic moving.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A9. We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.