Temporary traffic restrictions in Merkinch area of Inverness for a month

Highland Council is working with building owners in Merkinch to ensure that all necessary repairs are carried out.

Responsibility for building repairs and reinstatement of the building lies with the owners.

Temporary diversions and traffic management measures continue to be in place in the Merkinch area of Inverness while works are taking place to make safe the external and internal structure of a building damaged by a vehicle.

Stage 3 internal propping works in the basement of the damaged building are complete.

The Council has adjusted temporary diversions and traffic management measures to ensure that main streets and not side streets are favoured for traffic.

All vehicles drivers should follow the diversionary signage and adhere to all speed limits in place for the next month following which the traffic management will be reviewed.

15 Feb 2021