A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge is to be built next to the A82 near Corran.
The popular section of the National Cycle Network 78 (NCN78) cycleway connects North Ballachulish to the Corran Ferry in Nether Lochaber, and is part of The Caledonian Way.
The installation of the cycle bridge over the River Righ is the latest improvements to the cycle network and will link two new sections of the path across the river.
The project has been developed using funding from Sustrans, and will get underway from Monday August 26 for up to eight weeks.
As the project involves working across River Righ, there are strict environmental restrictions in place which prevent the teams from working during the salmon spawning season in winter, meaning the project needs to be completed during the summer months.
A large crane will be required to lift the new cycle bridge into position across the River Righ towards the end of the project.
For safety, the road will need to be closed overnight as the crane will be positioned in the centre of the carriageway to allow safe access.
This is programmed for Saturday October 5 between 11pm and 6am – the final date will be confirmed as the project progresses.
Eddie Ross, of BEAR Scotland who will complete the project, said: “We’re pleased to install the new cycle bridge across the River Righ, creating a much safer crossing for pedestrians and cyclists of the NCN78 between North Ballachulish and Corran Ferry.
“This project helps provide better sustainable transport facilities, increase cyclist and pedestrian safety and helps promote local tourism in the area.
“The traffic management is essential to ensure we can safely complete this project.
“We need to close the road for one night to safely lower the bridge into position once all other works are completed, however we’ll aim to complete this as quickly and safely as possible to keep disruption to a minimum.
“We thank road users for their patience in advance while we complete this stage of the NCN78 upgrade, and encourage motorists to plan their journeys in advance by checking Traffic Scotland for up to date journey information and leaving some extra time to reach their destination.”
