£2.7 million upgrade gets underway at Carrbridge

A £2.7 million improvement package on the A9 at Carrbridge will help ease congestion and improve safety, Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson said today.

This significant maintenance scheme involves the construction of a new northbound overtaking lane, along the Carrbridge stretch of the A9. Work is scheduled to start on 9 March 2009 and is expected to last 12 weeks.

Stewart Stevenson, Transport Minister said:

"This is an important scheme for the communities, business and tourists who use this stretch of the A9.

"Carrbridge was identified as an area where providing overtaking lanes would be of particular benefit in relieving build up of traffic as well as improving safety for drivers.

"This project is one of a number of key investments we are taking forward as we invest progressively in the A9 on a continuing basis, leading to a dualling the A9 between Perth and Inverness. Projects such will give a vital boost to the construction industry in Scotland, helping our hard pressed construction workers in this challenging economic climate."

This section of trunk road provides a key link to the north of Scotland, carrying around 7,500 vehicles a day. Transport Scotland and Scotland TranServ have worked closely together to minimise the impact on traffic.

Traffic management will involve lane restrictions and single file working controlled by traffic lights throughout the 12 week programme.

For more information see A9 Carrbridge 2+1 overtaking lane project