The route of the Great Glen Way has re-opened between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston in time for the busy Easter tourist season.
Sections of the long distance path were closed in phases over the winter months to allow installation of a new water main, as part of a £21 million investment by Scottish Water.
The water main will provide a water supply for around 1250 customers in Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston.
The project, delivered by Scottish Water’s delivery partner Efficient Service Delivery (ESD), will also cater for significant seasonal demand in the area from tourism.
Since work on the Great Glen Way began in December, a series of signposted diversions have been advertised for users of the path.
During the phase of work with the longest alternative route, a shuttle minibus was also provided between Fort Augustus and the nearby Allt an Criche car park.
Following the re-opening of the route, ESD project manager Kelton Bennett said: “Our team has worked hard to complete the phase of work with significant impacts on the Great Glen Way over the quieter winter months.
“We are very pleased to be able to re-open the full route ahead of the Easter period, when numbers on the Great Glen Way increase.
“There will continue to be some localised work taking place and some construction traffic using sections of the route over the months ahead.
“Our team have arrangements in place to keep users of the route safe while minimising disruption as far as possible. Information will continue to be displayed to let people know about the work that is taking place.
“I would like to thank local businesses and the community as a whole for their patience and support while we have been carrying out this phase of our project.”
