Vulnerability of the project to risks

The works will be programmed as far as is reasonably practicable to avoid periods of adverse weather or heavy rainfall. There will be no increase to the likelihood of flooding on the A82 within the scheme extents upon completion of the works.

Works are restricted to areas of made ground of the A82 trunk road, with access to the scheme gained via the A82. TM will involve a road closure with hourly amnesties, within overnight working hours only (19:00 – 06:00). Local residents will be notified of working hours and be provided with appropriate contact information. Pedestrians or other NMUs will be accommodated within the TM setup.

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP), which includes measures to avoid or reduce disruption to road traffic, will be produced in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual (Department of Transport 2009). The TMP will ensure that there is no severance of community assets, access routes or residential development.

The works will not result in any change in vulnerability of the A82 carriageway or active travel route to risk, or in severity of major accidents/disasters that would impact on the environment.

These measures, along with mitigation measures and standard working practices, will be detailed in the SEMP and adhered to on site. The vulnerability of the project to risks of major accidents and disasters is considered to be low.