BEAR Scotland: A82 public consultation event to be held in Inverness
BEAR Scotland NW news release
- Improvement scheme being developed to improve active travel facilities on the A82 between Longman Roundabout and Tomnahurich Swing Bridge
- Public consultation to take place in Cameron Youth Centre to share information about the project and to receive views from the local community
Plans for improved walking and cycling facilities on the A82 between Longman roundabout and Tomnahurich Swing Bridge have been developed to improve road safety and support active travel in Inverness. Proposals are also being developed to install a new footway/cycleway between Longman Roundabout and Telford Road Roundabout. This will improve facilities for residents and visitors who are walking and cycling through this part of the city.
Further proposals include the upgrading of the traffic signals at the Tomnahurich Street/Kenneth Street junction. This upgrade will see the introduction of pedestrian crossings to allow dedicated crossings on all sides of the junction. The new crossings at this location will greatly benefit the community who currently do not have a fully signalised crossing facility.
A public consultation event is due to be held on Thursday 30 August between 11am and 7pm at the Cameron Youth Centre where outline proposal plans shall be displayed.
Commenting on the proposals, Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “Improvement measures are being drawn up to improve both the facilities for those crossing the A82 between Longman Roundabout and Tomnahurich Swing Bridge and also for those walking adjacent to the A82 at this location. These measures will contribute to improved pedestrian safety in the city.”
“We are looking forward to welcoming the public to the consultation event in Inverness in late August, listening to their suggestions and answering any queries they may have.”