Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out embankment widening works on a 400m section of the A85 trunk road west of Lix Toll (see Figures 1 and 2 below). This is due to rutting and structural defects in the trunk road and to facilitate future installation of VRS.

The proposed works involve the widening of approximately 270m of embankment by 2.5m, with slope regrading at a gradient of 1:5, which will include tree felling. The exact number and areas of trees to be removed is still to be confirmed, but will largely consist of Sitka spruce on the embankment. The works will also comprise culvert extension and lining.

Embankment works are programmed to commence in early 2026, currently programmed for January, and will utilise a daytime working pattern (07:00 – 19:00) over five weeks. Changes to the programme may result in amendments to these dates.

Traffic management (TM) for the works will consist of eastbound lane closures facilitated by two-way temporary traffic lights. Local access and non-motorised road users (NMRUs) will be accommodated within the TM as much as is reasonably practicable.

Location

The scheme is located on a rural stretch of the A85 west of the small settlement of Lix, in the Stirling Council Local Authority. National grid references (NGRs) for the scheme are NN 53868 29686- NN 53508 29510.