Best foot forward as Highland Council completes major work in Nairn under its roads recovery programme
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Pedestrian access and safety has been improved in Nairn with the completion of major work by Highland Council roads and planning teams.
The council has invested an extra £20 million capital and £1.3 million revenue on road and footway maintenance as part of the programme to improve infrastructure in the Highlands.
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic and a long winter had delayed road recovery work over the past year but recent improvements in the weather have enabled council staff to complete prioritised projects.
In Nairn, recently-completed work includes resurfacing the footway on Cawdor Road opposite Nairn Town and County Hospital, a new footway at Balmakeith Industrial Estate and new traffic calming arrangements and speed indicator devices on Lochloy Road.
Chairman of the Nairnshire committee, Councillor Tom Heggie, said: "We continue to make every attempt to respond to local needs and our staff work with elected members and the local community to seek the best solutions to issues around traffic management within our ward.
"The recently-completed works indicate the knowledge and understanding of our experienced staff in completing necessary works within our local infrastructure."
The Nairn improvements are among completed projects across the region which Highland Council is highlighting and featuring on social media with the hashtag #HighlandRoadsRecovery.
The council has the longest local road network of any council in Scotland and is responsible for nearly 7000km of roads, 1700km footways, 2180 bridges and culverts and 100 car parks.
The council is actively delivering prioritised roads works programmes within its allocated resources.
Anyone wanting to report damaged council-maintained roads and pavements, including potholes, can do so by using the online forms on Highland Council’s website at www.highland.gov.uk/report
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