Call for more publicity for Kessock Bridge works

"It would be most helpful if the Scottish Government and our public sector partners were to adopt a similar approach. I would urge you to do all you can to minimise the level of disruption."

"I feel that we need to do more to reduce the impact of these works, and for our part we are advising the staff affected to adopt flexible working arrangements such as, working flexible hours, working from home, or from other local offices, while the works are in place," added Councillor Laing.

There are concerns Inverness could become grid locked during peak times.

"While I recognise that the works are essential, I would raise concerns in relation to the lack of public awareness over this matter, and would be grateful if you could ask Transport Scotland to increase their publicity campaign, both in advance of the works and during the works, as a matter of urgency," said Councillor Laing in the letter.

Councillor John Laing, chairman of Highland Council’s transport environment and community services committee, has written to Scottish transport minister Keith Brown over the lack of public awareness.

The week-long work, which is due to begin on Sunday, 19th June, will see one carriageway closed, with traffic reduced to one lane in both directions.

TRANSPORT Scotland is being called upon to do more to publicise emergency works on the Kessock Bridge, which are likely to cause lengthy delays.