Works to improve road safety in Inverness have taken a major step forward as the first of two controlled crossings on the A82 are switched on.
The crossing between Glenurquhart Road and Smith Avenue near the Scotmid store began operating for the first time last week, five months behind schedule.
Ground works got underway in January with hopes of phase one being completed by March, however, the project quickly came to a standstill due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19.
The £130,000 project by Transport Scotland and Bear Scotland forms part of a £400,000 programme of works for the area, which encompasses improvements at Kenneth Street/Tomnahurich street signalised junction, bus stop alterations, traffic islands and build outs at various points along the length of the A82 from Telford Street roundabout to the Tomnahurich Bridge roundabout.
A BEAR Scotland spokeswoman said: “We still have some minor work to complete at the nearby footways and we’re pleased to have the first crossing open for users.”
Contractors are now turning their focus to completing the second phase of the project, installing a second crossing between Montague Row and Ardross Street, near the council headquarters.
