Council reopen closed road in Wick after landslide
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Highland Council said in its road condition report this morning that it had reopened Harbour Road in Wick after Sunday's landslide had closed it off to traffic.
A council spokesperson confirmed that it was one of its workers who first reported the issue on Sunday afternoon and the steep road was then cordoned off.
The road report for the far north reads:
Caithness
Posted at 8.21am. Widespread ice across the area, with white frost patches. All routes and footpaths being treated in line with policy. Harbour Road, Wick is now open again. No known issues overnight.
Sutherland
Posted at 10.07am. Extreme ice conditions affecting the north coast this morning. Ice affecting all other routes with a light dusting of snow on inland northern roads. Treatment ongoing as per route priorities.
Ross and Cromarty East
Posted at 9.05am. All primary and secondary routes drying out and improved conditions reported, odd sparkle and hard frost on some higher secondary routes. All being treated this morning and extending into others. Treatment for footpaths ongoing.
The UK Met Office currently has a yellow weather warning in place for snow for a small part of the Highland region.
Track any changes to this weather warning throughout the course of the day at www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Landslide road in Wick being assessed by council
