Roads and pavements

Roads we maintainLearn about adopted roads and how we maintain them. Includes road repair statistics and compensation claim data
Permits and permissionsPermits and permissions for occupying or working on public roads
Street lighting and traffic signalsLearn about the types of lighting we are responsible for and how to report an issue to us
Road safetyLearn about how we make our roads safer including speed limits, signage, crossings and traffic calming measures
Road faults and defectsReport issues to us such as flooding, damage to a bus shelter or a pothole
Projects and improvementsExplore projects and improvements we are making to our road network

Latest News

Council urges landowners to check for wind damaged trees and drainage issues.
Following the high winds forecast and experienced due to Storm Boelo, The Highland Council is encouraging landowners to check trees and vegetation near to public roads which may have been damaged.
Date: 26 October 2026
Motorists warned of Inverness city centre delays 16 – 19 November
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are warned of impending works by Openreach on the junction of Bridge Street, Bank Street, Castle Road, and Ness Bridge, Inverness.
Date: 13 October 2026
The Highland Council is ready for winter - are you?
Highland Council’s winter service starts on Wednesday 14 October and the Council is ready to treat - according to its policy - the 6,787km of roads for which it has responsibility.
Date: 12 October 2026