The toilet block at North Kessock near Inverness on the southbound A9 is to reopen for the summer, providing relief for travellers.
Alastair Somerville, area manager, Transport Scotland said: “We are committed to this facility in the long-term and in the short-term and have asked our contractors BEAR Scotland NW to undertake a review of the facility with an aim of having the toilet block re-opened for the summer.
“This will not include any large scale improvements at this stage but will focus on ensuring the facility is safe for use.”
Leader and depute leader of Highland Council, Councillors Drew Hendry and David Alston welcomed the news.
Mr Hendry said: “I am pleased that the positive discussions that we have had with the Transport Minister Keith Brown have led to the re-opening of this facility. I am delighted that he has listened to our concerns and has agreed to assist. We intend to have further discussions to see how we might cooperate to improve aspects of this facility into the future.”
Mr Alston added: “I look forward to further discussions with Transport Scotland in order to ensure that the best future for this facility. In the meantime it is reassuring that they will re-open for the summer tourist season.”