Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing works on two nearby separate stretches of the A86 carriageway west of Roybridge; A86 West of Tulloch Farm and A86 Monessie. Works for both schemes will include replacement of surface course, with areas of partial reconstruction and deeper inlay where required, however exact depths and details are yet to be confirmed. Road drainage maintenance works will also be undertaken at both schemes, and additional works at A86 Monessie involve bollard and hazard markers being replaced.

The resurfacing procedure is as follows:

  • Set up traffic management (TM) and mark out site
  • Mill out old surface course
  • Lay and roll new surface course
  • Carry out lining/studding
  • Remove TM and open road

A86 West of Tulloch Farm covers an approximate area of 0.58ha along an approximate 725m length, and A86 Monessie covers an approximate area of 0.7ha, along an approximate 880m length. The total combined works area is 1.28ha.

Both schemes are currently programmed to be completed within the 2025/2026 financial year. A proposed start date of 30/06/2025 has been given for the A86 West of Tulloch Farm scheme, however, works may be delayed into the latter half of the 2025/2026 financial year (September 2025 to March 2026 inclusive). Works are expected to be completed over 12 days, operating between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00; however, changes in the programme may result in the need for night works.

No start date or exact timings are currently proposed for the A86 Monessie scheme.

Traffic management (TM) for both schemes will likely consist of single lane closures, facilitated by temporary traffic lights (TTLs) and a convoy system. There is however potential that full road closures may be required.

Location

Both schemes are located on the A86 carriageway east of Roybridge, within the Highland Council area. Each section of works has the following National Grid References (NGRs):

  • A86 West of Tulloch Farm (Figure 1)
    • Scheme Start: NN 31976 80938
    • Scheme End: NN 32661 80732
  • A86 Monessie (Figure 2)
    • Scheme Start: NN 30184 81013
    • Scheme End: NN 29390 80794