Stretch of A939 in Nairn could see speed limit reduced to 40mph
A new speed limit could be introduced on a stretch of the A939 south of Nairn at the next area committee meeting on Monday.
The proposed development of reducing the speed limit to 40mph on the road between the A96 junction and the B9091 junction at Househill, as well as the C1175 between the A939 and the B9101 junctions, is linked to a new quarry site being developed at Remore (10km south-east of Nairn).
This would lead to an increase of HGV traffic on the roads, which are currently at national speed limit (60mph) with the exception of the A939 stretch between Granny Barbours Road and the A96, which is in the 30mph speed limit zone.
Earlier this year, concerns were raised about the safety of this road, particularly for pedestrians walking between Househill and the A96, including a petition.
The request was submitted by Affric Limited on behalf of Breendon Trading Limited, the applicant for the new quarry site, and is recommended for approval by Nairnshire Area Committee Members.
The report states that they expect a 44 per cent increase in HGV movements on both the A939 and the C1175, therefore the request is aimed at mitigating the increased traffic on the roads.
It is also stated that Affric Limited will pay the £1493 application fee, which will cover advertising costs as well as the Legal and administrative costs involved in raising the order.
The Nairn and Badenoch & Strathspey Area Roads Team are supportive of the proposed permanent traffic order for these roads.
