Lots of activity at the Bridge Street mini-roundabout, seen from River Street. Picture: Alan Hendry
Resurfacing work is under way on two of Wick's most badly potholed streets.
Shore Lane is being resurfaced this afternoon, while Highland Council roads officials say the work on River Street, which began earlier in the week, should be completed by Monday.
The work at River Street extends to the mini-roundabout linking it with Bridge Street, Station Road, Union Street and Cliff Road.
Shore Lane is closed to traffic while the work takes place, while traffic controls have been put in place at the Bridge Street mini-roundabout to keep vehicles flowing. Tailbacks could be seen stretching as far as the junction of Cliff Road, Dempster Street, Thurso Street and Francis Street on one side and all along Bridge Street to High Street on the other.
Highland Council announced at the beginning of May that Caithness is one of the two areas that will benefit most from its new strategic roads investment formula. Altogether, 36 roads will be repaired across the county at a cost of almost £1.8 million, with a similar sum allocated to Skye.
Resurfacing under way on Shore Lane. Picture: Alan HendryA council worker directing traffic at the Bridge Street mini-roundabout, beside a Pothole Pro machine. Picture: Alan HendryHighland Council workers at the top of Shore Lane, where it joins Girnigoe Street. Picture: Alan HendryVehicles making their way through the mini-roundabout with resurfacing in progress using a Pothole Pro machine. Picture: Alan HendryShore Lane was being resurfaced on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Alan HendryResurfacing work at Shore Lane, which has been badly affected by potholes. Picture: Alan HendryTraffic heading north along Bridge Street past the roadworks. Picture: Alan HendryTraffic controls were put in place at the mini-roundabout at Bridge Street. Picture: Alan HendryHighland Council workers carrying out road repairs at the top of Shore Lane. Picture: Alan HendryA tailback of traffic along Cliff Road, viewed from near the junction with Dempster Street and Thurso Street. Picture: Alan Hendry
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