Inverness’ Ness Islands and River Ness bridges remain closed as Highland Council protects against floodwaters engulfing city pathways

By Alasdair Fraser

- alasdair.fraser@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 13:37, 02 January 2025

| Updated: 13:41, 02 January 2025

There would be wet feet were this popular rest stop in use. Picture: John Davidson

Ness Islands in Inverness remains closed to the public as a safety precaution against dangerous floodwaters.

Floodwaters encroach on the Islands, leaving Highland Council with no option but to close the route for safety reasons. Picture: John Davidson

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Waters have receded slightly since yesterday, but remain high on the Ness. Picture: John Davidson

Greig Street Bridge and most of the River Ness floodgates also remain shut despite high water levels receding slightly since yesterday.

Greig Street Bridge remains closed. Picture: Alasdair Fraser

Another of the Ness Islands bridges is shut. Picture: John Davidson

Water was close to overflowing on this small bridge from Island Bank Road to the islands. Picture: John Davidson

The Infirmary Bridge is open, with Highland Council staff seen this morning carrying out checks on the structure.

One of the city's floodgates hasn't been watertight since early in the New Year. Picture: Alasdair Fraser

However, as our reporter’s picture shows, at least one of the floodgates installed in 2015 as part of the city’s award winning River Ness flood alleviation scheme has been left open since at least early on New Year’s Day.

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