Project Details
Description
BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing works on a stretch of the A835 carriageway north of Inverness within the Highland Council Local Authority area. The works consist of milling out and replacing bituminous material and the replacement of all broken gullies and iron works.
The total length of the scheme is 1,690m with an approximate area of 1.32ha.
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.
- Install road markings and studs.
- Remove TM and open road.
The works are programmed to be completed within the 2025/2026 financial year, currently commencing in April 2025. Works will be undertaken during night-time hours (19:00-06:00) over the duration of 10 nights. Changes in the programme may result in the need for a change to daytime working.
TM will involve a lane closure with 10mph convoy and temporary traffic lights. Access to junctions and private roads will be maintained. 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 A835 carriageway, north of Inverness within the Highland Council Local Authority area (Figure 1).