A99 in Caithness to close at night for two weeks north of Thrumster while Bear Scotland carries out vital roadworks for Transport Scotland
One of the busiest roads in Caithness will be closed at night for almost two weeks later this month.
Bear Scotland has confirmed that it will be carrying out works on the A99 north of Thrumster from Sunday, June 9.
The works, which will be carried out over 12 nights, will run from the evening of June 9 to the morning of June 25 between the hours of 7pm and 6am daily.
The road will be closed during those hours, with diversions in place via the A9 and A882. Amnesty periods for those vehicles unable to take the diversion will see the A99 briefly reopen each night at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am, 2am and 4am.
Outwith working hours, the road will be open as normal, but with temporary 30mph speed limits in place, due to the temporary road surface.
Ian Stewart, Bear Scotland’s north-west representative, said: “This surfacing project on the A99 will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for motorists.”
“The overnight closures are essential for the safety of road workers and motorists due to the narrow widths of the road at these locations. We’ve taken steps to limit the overall impact of the project by carrying out the work overnight and by providing amnesty periods for traffic to pass.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these works. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to date travel information.”
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, or on Twitter at @trafficscotland or the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using methods approved by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.