Council road crews praised for Wick resurfacing work
Highland Council road crews have been praised for their efforts in resurfacing badly potholed streets around Wick.
Work has been carried out in recent weeks in Thurso Road, Shore Lane and River Street as well as the Bridge Street mini-roundabout, and more improvements are planned.
“There is quite a sizeable programme there," council leader Raymond Bremner said. "Hats off to the lads, they're doing a great job, and I'm hoping that we can continue to look at where the need is required most."
He was speaking at the July meeting of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council as a ward member for Wick and East Caithness.
Councillor Bremner pointed out that rural routes are being resurfaced as well as roads within Wick and Thurso.
Community councillor Wendy Campbell said: "It's like day and night when you go up a bumpy road and a new road."
Community councillor Joanna Coghill wondered when the markings would be reinstated at the two zebra crossings near the junction of Thurso Road and Bankhead Road. Councillor Bremner said he would check and report back.
Councillor Bremner also noted that BEAR Scotland has been upgrading sections of the trunk road, and the work had caused him to be late for meetings. "These are nice complaints to have," he added.
