Road Improvement work at Swordale road, Evanton

Highland Councillors have welcomed the improvement works carried out along  Swordale Road, Evanton.  The road improvements were designed by Arvikaconsult Ltd  and built by Pat Munro Ltd. 

Ross and Cromarty Committee Chair Cllr Margaret Paterson said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to carry out substantial road works along the Swordale Road including resurfacing, extending passing places and ditching/drainage works. As a part of the work we have also been able to make some improvements requested locally such as an improvement to the junction. We are very grateful to the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme which has provided more than 50% of the funding for the works."

Local Ward Members, Cllrs Mike Finlayson, Martin Rattray, Maxine Smith and Carolyn Wilson also welcomed the work.

Cllr Mike Finlayson added: “On behalf of the Ward Members I would like to thank the forestry owners, Clach Liath Estate, Swordale Hill Woodland and South Clare Woodland and  all those involved, including local residents, for managing the inevitable disruption caused by such works so positively.”