Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to undertake resurfacing works on two sections of the A82 trunk road with a combined length of 1,265m (A82 Allt na Reigh: 950m; A82 North of Three Sisters Car Park: 315m).

Carriageway resurfacing will involve the milling out and replacement of bituminous material to mixed depths. Following the resurfacing works, road markings and studs will be reinstated. Main plant will include pavers, planers, excavators, and rollers. Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be required for transport of materials and wastes.

The package of works will include:

  • Set up traffic management (TM) and mark out site.
  • Mill out old surface course.
  • Lay new surface course.
  • Roll surface and allow it to go off.
  • Renew filter drains and reset gullies.
  • Install road markings and studs.
  • Remove TM and open road.

The works comprise two schemes – A82 Allt na Reigh and A82 North of Three Sisters Car Park – separated by a distance of 1.2km on the A82.  Both schemes are currently programmed for delivery within the 2026/2027 financial year. The works at A82 Allt na Reigh are scheduled to commence on 25/08/2026 and are expected to last for six nights utilising a night-time working pattern (19:00 to 06:00). Works at A82 North of Three Sisters Car Park will begin later on 22/09/2026 for a duration of six nights utilising the same working pattern. Changes in the programme may result in a change to the proposed working hours/commencement dates.

Traffic Management (TM) at both locations will consist of full road closures with regular amnesties. The TM strategy will be in line with recommendations and guidance in The Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8. Access to any junctions and private roads will be maintained where practicable. Site access and plant storage will be located within TM. If the programme changes, this may result in amendment to the exact TM requirements.

Location

The schemes are located on a stretch of the A82 trunk road in Glen Coe, within the Highland Council area (Figure 1). The schemes have the following National Grid References (NGRs):

  • A82 Allt na Reigh (Figure 2): NN 18180 56302 - NN 17368 56648
  • A82 North of Three Sisters Car Park (Figure 3): NN 16252 57072 - NN 15939 57106