BEAR Scotland has announced £125,000 worth road surface replacement works for the A96 at Auldearn near Nairn, with work set to get underway on Monday 7 February at 7.30pm.

The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A96 east of Nairn, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland's North East Unit Representative, said: "This surfacing project on the A96 near Nairn has been designed to improve the general condition and safety of this section of the A96 for motorists.


"We've taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements by carrying out the project overnight, however we'll do all we can to ensure that this project is completed as quickly and as safely as possible.

"We thank motorists for the patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A96. We encourage them to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information and allow some extra time to reach their destination."

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.