Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing works on a stretch of the A82 carriageway between Glencoe Village and Ballachulish. The works will consist of carriageway resurfacing and reinstatement of road markings throughout the full scheme extent. The scheme will take place over a length of approximately 828m, covering a total area of approximately 0.6ha.

The main plant will include pavers, planers, excavators, and rollers. A welfare unit with generator will be required on site, and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be required for transport of materials and wastes.

The resurfacing procedure is as follows:

  • Set up traffic management (TM) and mark out site;
  • Mill out old surface course;
  • Lay new surface course;
  • Roll surface and allow it to set;
  • Mark out lining schedule on site; and
  • Remove TM and open road.
  • Lining/studding may be carried out at a later date under mobile TM or lane closures.

The works are currently programmed to be completed within the 2025/2026 financial year. Works are expected to be completed over five nights; however, changes in the programme may result in the need for day-works.

TM will consist of single lane closures with a convoy system. If the programme changes, this may result in amendments to the exact TM requirements.

Location

The scheme is located on the A82 in the Highland Council region (Figure 1). The scheme has the following National Grid References (NGRs):