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BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
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 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 closure on the Black Isle could last about 13 weeks between 7 July and 26 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."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Driver arrested after biker critically injured in crash
A 67-year-old biker is in a critical condition after a serious road accident in the Highlands. The crash, which involved a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorbikes, happened near Beauly at about 11:05 on Saturday. Police said the 47-year-old male driver of the car, who was uninjured, was arrested in connection with road traffic offences. The injured man was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Officers said the second biker was unhurt. The crash happened on the A862 Inverness to Ardullie road at Ballindoun, at its junction with the A833 towards Kiltarlity. The road was closed for around eight hours to allow for police investigations. Sgt Calum MacAulay said: "Our inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. "I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage to contact us as soon as possible."
BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Driver arrested after biker critically injured in Highland crash
A 67-year-old biker is in a critical condition after a serious road accident in the Highlands. The crash, which involved a black Mazda CX5 car and two Yamaha MT07 motorbikes, happened near Beauly at about 11:05 on Saturday. Police said the 47-year-old male driver of the car, who was uninjured, was arrested in connection with road traffic injured man was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Officers said the second biker was unhurt. The crash happened on the A862 Inverness to Ardullie road at Ballindoun, at its junction with the A833 towards road was closed for around eight hours to allow for police Calum MacAulay said: "Our inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened."I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage to contact us as soon as possible."
