Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant welcomes news that electronic warning signs on the dangerous A9 Munlochy junction have been reinstated

THE reinstatement of warning signs at a notorious accident blackspot on the Black Isle has been welcomed by a local MSP.

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, received confirmation that work to repair the electronic signs at the A9's B9161 Munlochy junction has now been carried out following earlier delays due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

The MSP has been one of several Highland politicians who have campaigned for improvements in the area after being contacted by local residents.

The connection on the electronic signage was due to be fixed in early April but was stalled due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, it has now been carried out following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.

Mrs Grant said: “I am pleased the electronic warning signage is now fully operational and will play a part in improving safety at the junction.

"I believe further safety work should be carried out in the area as traffic travelling north still has to pass over a busy dual carriage way when entering or leaving the A9 at the junction but this signage being repaired is a first step in improving safety in the area."

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