Traffic lights and a convoy system are to be set up near Pitlochry in the latest round of roadworks on the A9.
Bear Scotland has been putting down new road markings on the stretch between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie.
Now the project is being extended further north along the 16-mile single-carriageway section to Drumochter.
It means more disruption for motorists.
Convoy will lead motorists through A9 roadworks
Work will begin at Drumochter, heading south, on Monday, December 11.
The stretch to Killiecrankie will be subject to night-time two-way traffic lights with a convoy between 7pm and 6am.
During the daytime, a reduced speed limit along with temporary traffic lights will be set up and traffic will be guided through the works, at 10mph, by a convoy vehicle.
Junctions through the scheme will either be controlled manually by an operative or by a third traffic light signal to control traffic joining the A9 within the area of traffic being managed.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Festive pause to split up six-week programme
Work will be paused for the festive period at 6am on Friday, December 22 before resuming at 7pm on Monday, January 8.
It is hoped the six-week programme will be complete by Saturday, February 3 at 6am.
Bear Scotland’s Ian Stewart said: “These road marking and road stud refresh projects on the A9 will help address defects and greatly improve the safety and visual impact for motorists.
“We thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects.”
Traffic lights for gas works set to be removed
Gas works have also been taking place further south on the A9, near Dunkeld.
There have been calls for the project to be halted after drivers faced “unacceptable” queues.
Scottish Gas Networks [SGN] says work will pause for the festive break on Thursday, December 21 and re-start on 8 January 2024.
Once it resumes, it will move to a section with a wide verge, where work can be carried out.
This means that the temporary traffic lights currently in place will be removed during the week commencing January 15.
An SGN project update said: “To complete the installation of our new pipe, there will be a couple of occasions when further temporary traffic lights on the road are required.
“However, this will be for a short period and we will give as much notice as possible.
“To ensure everyone’s safety while we work on the verge, speed restrictions will be in place on the A9.”
The SGN project is expected to be completed in February.
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