Drumnadrochit road improvements will see overnight closures on the A82 for three weeks
Motorists using the A82 at Drumnadrochit are set to benefit from an improved road surface as a £685,000 maintenance project is due to be carried out later this month.
To complete the works, BEAR Scotland has said the road will be closed from three weeks between 8pm and 6am on Sunday to Thursday nights from March 15.
The project will see almost a mile of carriageway on the A82 between Drumnadrochit and Temple Pier resurfaced.
Work is due to be completed by 6am on Friday April 3. No works will take place on Friday or Saturday nights.
Amnesties will be provided at 10pm, 12am, 2am and 4am to safely escort traffic through the work site. The road will be open during the day however a 30mph speed limit will be in place.
Eddie Ross, from BEAR Scotland, said: “The £685,000 surfacing improvements will help address the defects on this section of the A82 and greatly improve the surface for motorists.
“Due to the narrow road widths, it is essential we close the road to ensure the safety of road workers and motorists. We’ve taken on board feedback from the consultation process and have taken steps to minimise disruption by carrying out the works overnight, pushing the start time back to 8pm and avoiding working Friday and Saturday nights to help limit the impact on residents and motorists.
“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience while we carry out the project. We encourage motorists to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website before setting off for up to date traffic information.”
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