​​​​​​​Funds for Black Isle junction improvement approved

£0.250m funds for improvement works to the Crask Junction on the Black Isle have been approved by Members of The Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.

The funds have been allocated from the Council’s Capital Programme for 2018 – 23 for Crask Junction which is located on the B9169 Muir of Ord – Leanaig - Culbokie - Shorton Road.

The junction follows a blind summit, with high traffic speeds on the main road. The Council’s Roads Operation Team has identified the junction as a high safety risk and their highest priority.

Following significant community involvement and consultation, the design is complete and planning approval obtained. Land negotiations are very well advanced and the estimated cost of the scheme is £0.250m.

Cllr Allan Henderson, Chair of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee said: “The local community has worked very hard to demonstrate the business case for these important junction improvements. The project is a very good example of the Council’s Roads Team and the community working together to find a solution to improve local road safety through re-design.”