Roadworks that will see drivers sent on a 53-mile diversion have been rescheduled – and will last longer than initially planned.
Restrictions will be put in place while resurfacing work is done on just 700m of road on the A85 between Crieff and Lochearnhead.
The work had been due to start on Thursday (June 9) but Bear Scotland says that for “operational reasons” it has been delayed.
The work will now start on Sunday (June 12) and will involve an additional overnight road closure.
Contractors insist the restrictions are “essential” and say they have taken steps to minimise disruption by planning the work overnight – as well as introducing “amnesty” periods where traffic can travel through the work site.
The diversion route takes drivers along other A-roads in the area, rather than more minor routes.
What restrictions will be in place?
A85 approach to A84 junction: On the nights of Sunday June 12, Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14 – between 8pm and 5am – a closure will be in place in Lochearnhead at the A84/A85 junction.
A signed diversion route will operate via the A85, A822, A823, A820 and A84. Amnesty periods will be provided at 9pm, 10pm, 12am, 2am and 4am when traffic will be escorted through the site using a 10mph convoy system.
A85 east of Comrie Croft: On Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14, between 7am and 7pm, a 10mph convoy system will be in place.
Outside of these restrictions a 30mph speed limit will be in place while drivers travel over the temporary road surface.
All the work should be completed by 5am on Wednesday June 15.
Eddie Ross from Bear Scotland said: “The traffic management proposed, involving convoy working and road closures, is essential for the safety of roadworkers and motorists given the narrow road widths at these locations.
“We’ve taken steps to limit the overall impact of the project by programming the road closures to be in operation overnight.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would also encourage them to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
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