BEAR Scotland has announced a £200,000 investment for surface improvement works on the A9 northbound between Auchterarder and Aberuthven.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section of the A9 at East Mill to Shinafoot and Broadfold, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The overnight improvements are scheduled to start on Wednesday 29 September and will take place over seven nights between 7.30pm and 6.30am with all work expected to be completed by 6.30am on Friday 08 October, subject to weather conditions. No works will take place on Friday and Saturday night.

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To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a lane closure with a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. The convoy system will be removed during the daytime.

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

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland's North East Unit Representative, said: "This £200,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A9, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

"We've arranged for the scheme to be carried out overnight to limit the impact felt by road users and maintain journeytime reliability, and our team will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible.

"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."

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