A9 Kessock Bridge | Painting Works

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out painting work on Kessock Bridge from Monday 17 February.

This £1.5 million investment from Transport Scotland will see the existing paint coatings on a section at the north end of the bridge removed, and a new protective paint applied onto the steelwork, helping to protect the structural steel and maintain the integrity of the bridge for years to come.

The work is expected to start on Monday 17 February for 22 weeks. Specialist subcontractors will be carrying out the work between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday for the duration of the project. From late March into April, some regular overnight work will be required to allow the team to clean up the old paint coatings.

No delays or disruptions are expected for people using the A9 across the Kessock Bridge, however, there will be an increase in site-related traffic in North Kessock from Millbank Road to Point Road and into the North Kessock compound under the bridge. The current cycleway/footway restrictions on Kessock Bridge are due to other works, and a diversion is in place for pedestrians and cyclists.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the bridge improvements to make them aware of the increase in site-related traffic and noise levels.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This painting work on Kessock Bridge will provide a protective coating over the structural steel, ensuring that the bridge continues to operate safely into the future.

“Our teams will carry out these works quickly, with safety as our top priority. We thank the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.”