A9 Berriedale Braes, Caithness
- RJ Mcleod
- May 28
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 27
Client: Transport Scotland
We were Principal Contractor on this this major project to improve the road alignment and existing tight hairpin bend. Carried out under ICE Bespoke Conditions of Contract, it involved the construction of new single trunk road and secant piled retaining wall, rock extraction, superficial earthworks and asphalt surfacing. Also included was drainage, the installation of vehicle restraint systems and landscaping.
Principal Elements
Rock extraction 55,000m3
Earthworks 28,000m3
New single trunk road 530m
Asphalt surfacing 5,600m2
Secant piled retaining wall 50m
Points of Interest
Working next to a live carriageway and existing public attractions, including a Commonwealth memorial and the John o’ Groats Walking Trail
Environmental restrictions resulting in limited rock extraction methods.
Liaison with public utilities for various service diversions