Completion of work on the A9 at Tore roundabout has been delayed by almost two weeks due to weather

Road users traveling on the A9 at Tore roundabout will face further disruption after work was delayed due to weather earlier this month.

Work to improve the roadway near Killen Junction and on the A9 began in early October and was expected to be completed by Saturday 26 October.

However, due to weather delays to the first phase of work on the A9 north of Killen Junction, work on the Tore roundabout will now be completed by the morning of Wednesday 6 November.

This is part of the second phase of work which will see temporary traffic lights installed each night with a convoy system and a 10mph speed limit.

The A9 will remain open out of hours to keep disruption to a minimum, with a 30mph speed limit in place as traffic travels on a temporary surface. BEAR Scotland, which is carrying out the work on behalf of Transport Scotland, said access to the work site for emergency services will be ensured at all times.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West representative, said: “This landmark surfacing project on the A9 between Tore roundabout and the B9169 will address existing deficiencies and significantly improve the driving experience for all motorists.

“Our teams are committed to completing these jobs quickly and with safety as our top priority. We would like to thank the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.

“To minimize delays, we encourage motorists to plan their journeys in advance by visiting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.”

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