Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing works on a stretch of the A82 carriageway North of Highland Boundary (see Figure 1), within the Highland Council area. The works include milling out and replacing bituminous material to a depth of 200-400mm. Following the resurfacing works, road markings will be reinstated. Minor/localised surface drainage amendments may also be undertaken as required.

The total length of the scheme is 1,487m with an approximate area of 0.89ha.

The main plant will include pavers, planers, excavators, and rollers. A welfare unit with generator may 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.
  • Reset and/or replace roadside gullies where required.
  • Lay new surface course.
  • Roll surface and allow it to set.
  • Install road markings and studs.
  • Remove TM and open road.

The works are programmed to be completed within the 2025-26 financial year, currently scheduled to commence in April 2025, however, this date is subject to change. Works will be undertaken during night-time hours (19:00-06:00) over the duration of 12 nights. Changes in the programme may result in the need for a change to daytime working.

TM will involve overnight lane closures with two-way temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy system to be in place during working hours. No TM will be required during non-working hours (06:00-19:00). Access to parking areas and laybys will be maintained as far as practicable. Site access and plant storage will be located within TM. If the programme changes, this may result in amendments to the exact TM requirements.

Location

The scheme is located on the A82 carriageway, north of Bridge of Orchy within the Highland Council (Figure 1).

The scheme has the following National Grid References (NGRs):

  • Scheme start point: NN 31406 47275
  • Scheme end point: NN 31425 48727