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BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will this summer replace the Allt an Deabhtaich retaining wall on the A85, roughly two miles north-west of Lochearnhead and about three miles south of the A85/A827 junction at Glen Ogle. The scheme is expected to take around five months, with the precise start date to be confirmed.
The existing wall, located on the southbound side of the A85 where it supports a steep slope above the carriageway, will be replaced by a reinforced concrete structure. The upgrade is designed to meet current standards and offer stronger protection to the road from the hillside above.
For the safety of the workforce and road users, a single lane will remain closed 24 hours a day under two-way temporary traffic signals for the duration of the works. In addition, a week of overnight full road closures will be required in autumn, approximately three miles south of the Gulf Lix Toll Petrol Station and the A85–A827 junction, to install two large drainage pipes beneath the carriageway. The road will reopen each morning following nightshift operations. During the overnight closures, traffic will be diverted via the A84, A811 and A82 to Crianlarich. Exact dates will be announced in due course.
Richard Cook, BEAR Scotland's North West Bridges Manager said: "This retaining wall replacement project is key to ensuring the ongoing safety and resilience of the A85 for all road users.
"Works are being planned to minimise disruption to road users as far as possible. We understand that carrying out works during the summer, when traffic levels are higher on the route, may cause concern for road users and local businesses. As this is a complex project that will take a significant amount of time to complete, we are sharing details well in advance to give people time to prepare and plan their journeys.
"To help minimise disruption as far as possible, the required week-long closure of the A85 will be restricted to overnight hours only. This approach is intended to reduce impacts during the busiest times of the day."
