Infirmary Bridge in Inverness closed

Members of the public are advised that the Infirmary Bridge in Inverness is currently closed.

A routine inspection of the Infirmary Bridge identified that a hanger which holds the bottom cord of the bridge deck has sheared.  The bridge was therefore closed to the public this morning (7 August) and, in the interests of public safety, will remain closed until the hanger is repaired.

An engineer is due to visit the bridge for a further inspection later today and this assessment should enable a timetable to be drawn up for the repair to be undertaken and the bridge safely re-opened.