A85 St Conan Kirk and East of Arrivain | Resurfacing Works
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out two resurfacing schemes on the A85 at St Conan Kirk, Lochawe, and east of Arrivain, west of Tyndrum, to improve the condition and safety of the carriageway for road users.
The first phase of works will take place at St Conan Kirk on Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August. Works will be carried out overnight between 19:00 and 07:00, with all works expected to be completed by the morning of Thursday 27 August.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, the A85 will be closed overnight during working hours. Timed amnesties will be provided at 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00, 02:00 and 04:00, allowing waiting vehicles to be escorted safely through the works.
The second phase will take place east of Arrivain from Friday 28 August and will continue on Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 September. Works will be undertaken between 07:00 and 19:00 each day and are expected to be completed by the evening of Thursday 3 September.
A 10mph convoy system with two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place during working hours at Arrivain. Outside working hours, traffic management will be removed, however, a temporary 30mph speed limit will remain in place while traffic travels over a temporary road surface.
Access for emergency services will be maintained throughout both phases of the works. Scheduled bus services will also be accommodated during the overnight road closures at St Conan Kirk.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the works.
Steve Taylor, BEAR Scotland's North West Design Manager, said: "The upcoming schemes on the A85 at St Conan Kirk and east of Arrivain will address existing defects in the road surface and refresh the road markings, improving the quality and safety of the route for road users.
"Our teams will complete these works as quickly as possible, with safety remaining our top priority. We thank the local community and road users in advance while these essential improvements are carried out."
The works are weather dependent and may be postponed or rescheduled in the event of adverse conditions.
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