Stromeferry bypass

Planned maintenance works this autumn

Geo-Rope Ltd will begin works at two locations on the slopes above the A890 this autumn. This follows on from the findings of the latest annual inspection report. Rock netting will be installed at a section of Maman Hill and scaling and devegetation will take place west of the rock shelter.

The works are scheduled to begin on the 11 November 2024 with the works completed by Christmas, this is dependent on progress with an allowance for completion in early January.

Traffic management will be required and there may be periods when works are being done at both locations at the same time under two sets of lights, therefore some queuing can be expected.

Options appraisal recommended route

Glen Udalain to Attadale - Public meetings in Achmore and Lochcarron

The "drop in and catch up" sessions which were planned for 19 and 20 March 2020 have been cancelled. This follows guidance from The Highland Council's Chief Executive that planned public meetings should be suspended due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

These sessions will be rescheduled and the consultation period shall be extended.

Background

A rock fall in December 2011 resulted in the closure of the A890 at the Stromeferry Bypass for several months. The closure led to major disruption with motorists facing a 130-mile diversion.

31 route options located in 6 route corridors were identified during a pre-appraisal study period. These were sifted to 17 route options. A shortlist was established to take forward to a second stage of more detailed appraisal.

These are:

• 2 northern routes with either a tunnel or bridge across Strome Narrows
• 5 online options with either a viaduct, tunnel, extended avalanche shelter and shared use rail or road or do minimum on the existing line of the road
• 1 southern route through Glen Udalain
• 1 renewable energy option

The detailed appraisal of these routes is still underway.

• Draft report of the outcomes was presented to local communities
• Presentation from public exhibitions

Email us for more information: stromeferryoptions@highland.gov.uk