Media Update: Revised Dates for A87 Resurfacing Works on Skye

A87 Borve, North of Portree

Originally scheduled for 22 to 30 April, surfacing and road marking improvements on the A87 between Drumuie junction and Borve junction will now take place from Monday 22 April to Friday 3 May.

To ensure safety during working hours (7pm to 7am), overnight road closures will be implemented. There will be amnesty periods every hour between 8pm and 4am to allow motorists to pass through the work zone. A temporary 30mph speed limit will be in effect outside working hours due to the temporary road surface.

A87 Broadford

Due to the extension of the Borve project, the resurfacing works on the A87 in Broadford have been rescheduled to Tuesday 7 May, Wednesday 8 May and Thursday 9 May. Originally planned for 29 April to 7 May, these works will now take place over three nights only, between 7pm and 6am.

A 10mph convoy system and temporary traffic lights will be in place, with a 30pmh speed limit outside working hours.  Limited access/egress will be allowed at Pairc Nan Craobh Industrial Estate during working hours.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland's North West Representative, said “These essential resurfacing projects on the A87 are vital to address wear and tear on the road surface before the summer months. The improved road surface will be more durable, resilient, and ultimately safer for all users.”

The busy A87 tourist route on Skye will be given an upgrade ahead of the summer season.

A section of the road between the Drumuie junction and the Borve junction, north of Portree, will be resurfaced and road markings will be replaced, improving safety for road users.

BEAR Scotland will be conducting the works on behalf of Transport Scotland from Monday 22 to Tuesday 30 April, between 7pm and 7am, Monday to Friday.

Due to the narrow road widths in the area, there will be nightly road closures in both directions to ensure the safety of road workers and the public. Vehicles can pass through the site at amnesties of 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12pm, 2am and 4am. Ferry passengers should plan ahead to make sure they arrive on time.

A temporary 30mph speed limit will be in place outside working hours for safety.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said “The A87 is an important route for locals as well as visitors to Skye. At Borve, the road surface is old and due to be replaced. Making the surface smoother will help with drainage and give road users a more even and safer journey. As well as that, upgrading the existing road markings will increase visibility, improving safety.

“We’re doing this work at night, and before the main tourist season, to minimise disruption.”

Emergency service vehicles will have access at all times. Consultation has been carried out with all stakeholders.