Calls for improvements at A90 junction after spate of accidents
After a spate of accidents, drivers have called on authorities to improve conditions at a north-east junction.
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Highlands and Islands MSP condems Scotrail for ‘dragging their feet’ in resolving customer complaints over ticket machine
A Highland and Islands MSP has condemned Scotrail for “dragging its feet” after taking three months to repair an overcharging ticket machine in Nairn.
Resurfacing works to start on A83 next week
Motorists using a stretch of the A83 will next week face a series of road restrictions for resurfacing works.
Series of road closures planned for Aberdeen roundabout improvement scheme
Commuters are being warned of a series of lane closures in Aberdeen as work continues to overhaul the Haudagain roundabout.
Resurfacing work on notorious stretch of A96 is praised
Resurfacing work on a notorious patch of Moray’s busiest road has been praised.
Moray MP welcomes Transport Scotland’s plans for Aberlour crossing
Conservative MP for Moray Douglas Ross has announced that Transport Scotland has approved the proposal for new pedestrian crossing in Aberlour.
Transport Scotland moves on improvements to Raigmore Interchange in Inverness
Scotland’s national transport agency is to make improvements to Raigmore Interchange following safety concerns raised following a tragic accident.
CalMac and Government called to carry out ‘lessons learnt’ inquiry into repairs programme
Politicians have called on the Scottish Government and CalMac to conduct a “lessons learnt” exercise around this year’s Stornoway and Barra dry dock replacement - to ensure more successful planning and deployment in future.
Concern over rising road accident fatalities in north and north-east
The number of people killed in accidents on north and north-east roads rose significantly last year, according to the latest statistics.
Roundabouts proposed to address notorious accident hotspot recognised as worst in North
A notorious accident hotspot on the A9 in Ross-shire could be redesigned as Transport Scotland considers implementing roundabouts to improve road safety.
Transport Scotland urged to allow A96 dualling along existing route
Campaigners have called upon the Scottish Government to abandon its consultation on the A96 Aberdeen to Huntly dualling project.
UK first as designated carriages for bikes to be delivered to West Highland rail line
Cyclists travelling on one of Scotland’s most scenic railway lines through the west Highlands are to benefit with specially designated carriages to carry bikes and large sporting equipment - a UK first for the rail industry.
Updated designs to dual A96 through Moray to be unveiled by end of the month
Updated designs to upgrade Moray’s busiest road will go on display this month.
Councillor urges AWPR junction improvements
The Scottish Government has pledged to investigate safety at one of the many new AWPR junctions.
Transport Scotland insists dualling of A9 and A96 will go-ahead
Transport Scotland has insisted the government is committed to dualling the A9 and A96, despite its roads’ director suggesting the projects were “up for debate”.
VIDEO: Is this link road the answer to cutting congestion in Inverness?
Check out this video showing what a long-awaited link road aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Inverness will look like.
Resurfacing works to take place on section of A96
Major resurfacing works are due to take place on the A96 next month following public concerns for the state of the route.
Questions over decision to cut parking spaces at new Dalcross Railway Station
Highlands and Islands MSP David Stewart has raised concerns over a decision to slash the number of parking spaces at the new Dalcross Railway Station by 100 in the revised design.
Electric car charging points installed at Caledonian Stadium – and they are free to use for the next year
Caley Thistle have installed electric car charging facilities at Caledonian Stadium which will be free for all users for the next 12 months.
Blasting works on Berriedale Braes
Blasting works will commence on the Berriedale Braes in Caithness next week to make way for the construction of a new road.
A90 to undergo resurfacing worth £115,000
Motorists on the A90 can expect to face disruption as four nights of works take place near Stonehaven.
Long-awaited trunk road between A9 and A96 to go before public
A major step towards easing traffic congestion in Inverness could be implemented in the next year as Transport Scotland presses ahead with its East Link scheme.
Legal bill for Aberdeen bypass hits £600,000 after series of disputes
Transport chiefs have racked up a £600,000 legal bill as they fight a compensation claim over Aberdeen’s new bypass.
Calls for suitable trains on West Highland Line
A call has been made for specially designed trains to replace 30-year-old models being used on a Highland rail line.
Concerns put to Transport Scotland as A96 dualling route in Moray is progressed
Transport officials responsible for drawing upgrade plans for one of the north-east’s busiest roads have travelled its length to inspect progress.
Inverness’s Longman Roundabout project progresses
Plans to improve the notorious Longman roundabout in Inverness have taken a huge step forward with the awarding of a £1million contract for ground investigations.
Littering drivers encouraged to take rubbish home
More than 100 bags of litter are being collected by Aberdeen bypass workers each month.
Call to divert £200m rail cash to pay for new north-east stations and road upgrades
New train stations and road upgrades could be built by diverting £200 million that was earmarked to speed-up rail journeys between Aberdeen and the central belt.
New designs for Inverness Airport rail station will be ‘bigger and better’
Fresh plans for a "bigger and better" rail station for Inverness Airport are due to be lodged - more than a decade after the idea was first tabled.
‘Absolute delight’ at funding to explore new train stations in the south of Aberdeen
Aberdeen politicians have expressed delight at the announcement of Scottish Government funding for a study into the creation of new train stations in the south of the city.
A96 campaigners ‘very disappointed’ at lack of meeting with transport secretary
Aberdeenshire roads activists say they were snubbed by a government minister on a visit to the region- as he ruled out their long term hopes for the A96.
Fallen tree causes 154-mile detour for drivers
Drivers were sent on a 154-mile detour yesterday after a 40-50ft tree fell on to a busy Highland tourist road.