Improvement works for Inverness walking and cycling route 'nearly completed'
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Highland Council says work on a walking and cycling rote in the Kinmylies area of Inverness is almost finished.
Work is currently underway making improvements to Kinmylies Way, a lane connecting Leachkin Road and the Kinmylies shops, to make it more cycle-friendly and have easier access for walkers.
This includes the clearing of vegetation and overhanging trees and scraping back the path to allow pedestrians and cyclists easier access along the popular route.
Existing barriers have also been taken away to remove pinch points and, at each end of the lane, cycle-friendly bollards will be put in place to prevent vehicle access.
The works are part of the Spaces for People Project and are being managed by Highland Council after it received Scottish Government funding to deliver a series of active travel interventions in response to the coronavirus pandemic, to help physically distancing and encourage healthier travel modes.
Local councillor and Depute Provost Graham Ross said: "It’s great that this funding is available to make these improvements and I’m sure once completed more walkers and cyclists of all ages will want to use it to get to and from the local shops, church and schools.
"The barriers have been removed to allow the workers access, but once all work is finished more cycle and pushchair friendly bollards will be erected to prevent any vehicles using the route."
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