Water main work could close road at Dingwall for 13 weeks
A two-mile (1.2km) stretch of the A862 at Dingwall could be fully closed for more than three months while a water main is upgraded.Scottish Water said it had hoped to use temporary traffic lights but several points on the road were found to be too narrow for that to be done safely.The closure on the Black Isle could last about 13 weeks between 7 July and 26 September.The A862 provides access into Dingwall from the A9's roundabout on the north side of the Cromarty Bridge. A 13-mile (21km) diversion will be in place during the closure.
Scottish Water said it discussed its plans with Highland Council. A convoy system was also ruled out for safety reasons.A Scottish Water spokesperson said: "Ultimately, the priority is that the works are carried out as safely as possible and to ensure the safety of both our workforce and members of the public."We fully understand the inconvenience this closure may cause, and we will look at what we can do to try and complete the works as soon as possible. "This will be dependent on what ground conditions we encounter when works begin."
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