06/08/2026
Details of A87 roadworks including Uig where the road surface on the bridge is being repaired. Provisionally 30th Sept to 1st Oct but if you are heading further south work starts at Harrapool 16th September
There will also be overnight work between Invergarry and Bun Loyne 4th October to 9th November but there will be a diversion in place via Invermoriston 8pm to 6am
Dear Sir / Madam,
TERM CONTRACT FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCOTTISH TRUNK
ROAD NETWORK – NORTH WEST UNIT
A87 SKYE - INFORMATION LETTER
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking essential carriageway resurfacing works on the A87 Trunk Road Isle of Skye, please find attached location plans for geographical clarity.
Works are provisionally programmed for construction starting on Wednesday 16th September to the morning of Thursday 01st
October, with no work taking place on Saturdays or Sundays.
Scheme Date Start Date End TM
A87 Harrapool 16/09 19:00 23/09 05:00 Closure/Amnesty
A87 Braes B883 Junction 24/09 19:00 25/09 05:00 Closure/Amnesty
A87 South of Skye Bridge (Old Tollbooth) 25/09 19:00 26/09 05:00 Convoy
A87 Uig South 30/09 19:00 01/10 05:00 Closure/Amnesty
Due to restricted road widths through sections of these works, we have no option but to close the carriageway to ensure the safety
of the workforce and members of the travelling public. The A87 will therefore be closed in both directions from 7pm to 5am. During periods of closure, amnesties at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm,12pm, 2am and 4am will allow waiting vehicles to be es**rted through the site.Emergency service vehicles will be allowed to pass through the site throughout the working period. Public buses will be allowed through upon confirmation of timetable.
A87 South of Skye Bridge will utilise Lane closure with 2-way TTL due to suitable road widths.
Access to properties and junctions within the closure will be maintained with the amnesty provided times. Egress from properties and junctions within the closure will be maintained under es**rt whenever safe to allow.
Out with these hours traffic management will be removed, however, a reduced speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be
travelling over a temporary surface.
We understand that works of this nature will be disruptive and have planned the works consecutively to reduce the impact of the
works. BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland wish to thank the local communities in advance for their patience during these
essential works.
Should you require further information, or wish to discuss these proposals, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at
[email protected].
Yours faithfully,
John Morris
Assistant Planned Maintenance Manager (West)
For and on behalf of BEAR Scotland
