Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out vehicle restraint system (VRS) replacement works along the A82 trunk road. This 700m stretch of VRS (Figure 1) has been identified to be in poor condition and in need of removal and replacement. There is also scope to close gaps or add new sections in this location as part of the works, should the need be identified.

The main plant will include a mobile welfare unit, delivery wagons and an excavator. Materials will consist of new VRS safety barrier, P4 terminals, and concrete. All plant is likely to be contained either within traffic management (TM) and/or the Devil’s Staircase layby.

The works are programmed to be completed within the 2025/2026 financial year, currently set for February 2026 however this is subject to change. Works will be undertaken during day-time hours (07:00-19:00) over the duration of up to 3 weeks.

TM will consist of a single lane closure with 2-way temporary traffic lights (TTLs). Pedestrian access will be maintained. If the programme changes, this may result in amendments to the exact TM requirements.

Location

The scheme is located along the A82 in Glencoe within Highland Council (Figure 1, National Grid Reference (NGR) NN 22069 56325 to NN 21477 55986)