Safety Improvements on the Kessock Bridge

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential safety improvements on Kessock Bridge on the A9 which crosses the Firth of Beauly, north of Inverness.

Kessock Bridge, which is set to serve as the stunning backdrop for cyclists finishing the Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle this weekend, will benefit from safety improvements, starting in late October for up to six months.

These main works involve structural strengthening within all four steel towers and the installation of new anemometers to measure wind speed and aid bridge management during stormy conditions.

Due to the nature of the works, and to protect pedestrians and cyclists, one of the footway/cycle paths will be closed for the duration of the works. A diversion will be in place to safely direct pedestrians and cyclists to the other footway/cycle path. The speed limit will be reduced from 50mph to 30mph as required and intermittent overnight lane closures will be in place to facilitate roadwork activities.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said, “These essential works on Kessock Bridge will strengthen the steel structure, upgrade our wind measurement equipment and we will also take the opportunity to improve access and safety inside the towers for our teams.

“We will do everything possible to complete this essential strengthening project as quickly and safely as possible. We thank all road users and the local community for their patience in advance.