Transport

A Ross-shire village that has been campaigning for lower speed limits for more than two decades has finally seen its efforts bear fruit.

The cabinet secretary has vowed to 'to work on contract terms' to make it more favourable for future procurements on the dualling of the A9.

Mairi McAllan was applauded for her stance as she admits 'as I said in my opening remarks, I hate junctions.'

The MSP added ‘I can only say that my shame is that we haven't made more progress.’

People from across the region attended The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit, yesterday.

She adds that 'anyone who doesn’t feel safe when driving the route – I am with you on that.'

At the Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit he said without progress then 'frankly, I don’t think we deserve to continue to be in government.'

A SERIES of temporary road restrictions will be in place as one of the Highlands' most popular events is back next week.

Tuesday will see a capacity audience at Eden Court for the A9 Crisis Summit following the Government’s broken promises to dual the A9.

Full list of speakers attending the event to discuss delayed dualling project and safety measures.

The 12.34pm out of Wick will not run as planned. ScotRail has organised bus replacements.

Are people across the region being let down when it comes to transport needs?

It is understood four people have been taken to hospital following a one-vehicle accident on the A9 near Dalwhinnie.

It is unclear if anyone was injured.

The A82 collision was near Lochend and the A9 crash is at Dalwhinnie.

A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for virtually the whole of the Highlands.

A Ross-shure village that has been campaigning for lower speed limits for more than two decades has finally seen its efforts bear fruit.

A Highland man, praised for his efforts to try and resuscitate a rail passenger, thinks lifesaving defibrillators should be carried on trains.

Drivers in the Highlands are being urged to take extra care on roads with heavy rain and possible flooding forecast for tonight.

Officers are appealing for information following what they describe was a serious crash at around 1.10pm today.