Ground investigation work to kick off at Berriedale Braes
(Press release Transport Scotland:) Glasgow, 9 September 2013 - A9 users north of Inverness will welcome the news a ground investigation (GI) contract for Berriedale Braes is expected to be awarded later this month.
Subject to the mandatory standstill period, Transport Scotland will award the £90,000 contract to geotechnical specialist, BAM Ritchies. Site work is expected to begin early next month and last for three weeks.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said: ‘This Government is committed to an improvement scheme at Berriedale Braes where the natural geography makes a challenging road alignment, particularly for HGVs and other long vehicles. As part of the ongoing design work, we are about to carry out Ground Investigation (GI) work, the results of which will inform a possible solution to the hairpin bend at Berriedale. We will continue to work with our partners to ensure that the design of this vital scheme is progressed as a matter of urgency and ready for next Summer.’