Project Details
Description
BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing works on a stretch of the A82 carriageway near Stone Cottage (between Fort William and Spean Bridge). The works include milling out and replacing bituminous inlay material to mixed depths. Following the resurfacing works, road markings will be reinstated. Minor drainage/kerbing replacement and/or resetting may be undertaken within the verge in conjunction with resurfacing works.
The total length of the scheme is 374m with an approximate area of 0.22ha.
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.
- Reset and/or replace roadside gullies and kerbing 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, with a provisional commencement date in late September 2025, subject to change. Works will be undertaken during night-time hours (19:00-07:00) over the duration of 2 weeks. Any changes in the programme may result in the need for a change to day-time working.
Traffic Management (TM) will consist of a full night-time road closure with regular amnesties during works to allow for traffic. 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 works are scheduled to take place on a stretch of the A82 carriageway near Stone Cottage (between Fort William and Spean Bridge), within the Highland Council region.