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Water work could close Ross-shire road for 13 weeks

Getty Images Houses and other buildings of Dingwall below rolling, tree-covered hills and, in the background, the Munro Ben Wyvis. In the foreground is the Cromarty Firth.Getty Images
The A862 at Dingwall is to be closed from early July to late September

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 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 A map showing the road closure at Dingwall in red and the diversion in yellow. In a red box are the words: A862 road closure from 7 July for approx. 13 weeks. In a yellow box are the words: Diversion route.Scottish Water
Scottish Water has produced a map showing the road closure and diversion route

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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