A £100,000 road safety project on the A9 south bound approaches to Inshes junction in Inverness is scheduled to get underway next week.
The project will involve installing two electronic signs on the A9 south bound approach to the busy junction.
It is hoped these signs will improve safety for drivers by adapting the message according to the position of queuing traffic from the Inshes slip road.
This alerts drivers to the possibility of stationary traffic and encourages them to adapt their speed.
New traffic signs will also be installed on the approaches to complement the electronic signs.
The safety improvements are scheduled to begin on Monday July 22 and will take place in various stages throughout the next four weeks during overnight hours to minimise impact to road users.
To ensure the safety of road workers and motorists there will be single lane closures in place during the overnight improvements.
Consultation has been carried out with all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the works in advance.
Eddie Ross from BEAR Scotland’s said: “Safety is a top priority for both BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland and this £100,000 project on the A9 southbound approach to Inshes Junction will help improve motorist awareness of the approaching junction and warn them of any queued traffic.
“We’ve taken steps to help minimise the impact to road users as much as possible by carrying out the works overnight.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would encourage them to plan their journeys before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information and where possible allow some extra time to reach their destination.”
The works will be carried out by BEAR Scotland and Clearview and have been planned in consultation with Highland Council and Transport Scotland.
