A85 Glenogle | Major Construction Works
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed plans to replace the Allt an Deabhtaich retaining wall on the A85 trunk road, approximately 2 miles northwest of Lochearnhead and 3 miles south of the junction between the A85 and A827. The works will start on Monday 17 August and will take approximately five months to complete.
The existing retaining wall is located on the southbound lane side of the A85, supporting a steep slope above the road level. The existing masonry structure will be replaced with a new reinforced concrete wall to ensure it meets modern standards and provides more robust protection to the carriageway from the slope above.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public, a lane closure with two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place 24 hours a day for the duration of the works.
It will also be necessary to fully close the road overnight between 12am and 6am for a couple of weeks in October and November, in order to install two large drainage pipes under the road. Exact details will be confirmed in the near future.
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.
“The works have been planned to minimise disruption to road users as far as possible. Although it is necessary to close the road during the construction, the disruptions will be limited to overnight hours only.
“We thank road users in advance for their patience and understanding while our teams carry out these essential works.”
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