Caithness CWS - Front Page Bulletins - Caithness Ord Road

Helmsdale Ord Road Index	Caithness.org News 2002	Front Page Archives
PUBLIC CONSULTATION A9 Trunk Road Helmsdale to Ord of Caithness Improvements Phase 2 Route Options Blue Route

Proposed Route

Cutting Slopes

Standard 1:2 Embankment

Broadleaved Wood Planting

Proposed Scrub Planting

Agricultural Grassland Vegetation

Rough Grassland Vegetation

Rock Cuttings With Vegetation

Existing A9

Existing Woodland

Proposed Mixed Woodland

Proposed Woodland by Others

Section Lines

   Engineering
ï¿½ Improves visibility & geometry locally
ï¿½ Negligible reduction in journey times
ï¿½ Few overall benefits to road users
ï¿½ Low geometric standard
ï¿½ Local accesses remain
ï¿½ Cannot accommodate climbing lane
   Economics
ï¿½ Scheme cost - ï¿½ 1.26m
ï¿½ No economic benefit for capital outlay
   Environment
ï¿½ Good fit with the landscape
ï¿½ Only localised visual impacts
ï¿½ Limited field severance
ï¿½ Follows line of historic Old North Road
ï¿½ Avoids cultural heritage areas
ï¿½ Negligible nature conservation implications

Blue Route From The North

Blue Route From The South