Police praise drivers at Kessock Bridge

Police are praising motorists after the first week of the Kessock Bridge roadworks.

Inspector Neil Lumsden, Head of Road Policing said: "At peak commuting times delays are inevitable, and it is pleasing to note that motorists are planning their journeys in advance and giving themselves extra time to reach their destination. Motorists travelling across the Kessock Bridge since Monday 11th February will now be aware that a range of traffic management measures are in place on the approach to and on the bridge.

"These measures which include reduced speed limits and a dedicated HGV/Bus lane, are necessary to protect the workforce involved in the bridge works, to assist the flow of traffic at peak times, and to ensure as much as possible the free flow of public transport and the haulage industry."

Whilst the majority of motorists are obeying the restrictions in place, 27 motorists have been charged with speeding and two with using the HGV/Bus lane without authority since Monday.

During the morning commute, motorists are also using the Drumsmittal Road, North Kessock in an attempt to avoid queues on the A9.This road should only be used for access to destinations on the Drumsmittal Road, and cannot be used as access to the A9.

Enforcement of the restrictions in place will continue to protect those working on the bridge and to ensure traffic flows as freely as possible.

Inspector Lumsden, added: "I would like to thank motorists for their patience whilst the bridge works continue and would encourage public transport use and car sharing where possible to reduce the risk of delays at peak commuting times."