Council to consult on Inshes junction design options

From 1 June, people will be invited to have their say in an online consultation on designs proposals aimed at improving the Inshes junction and its surrounding transport corridor in Inverness.

The area included in the ‘corridor’ includes the eastern approach to the Inshes roundabout on the B9006 across the A9 flyover; access to Inshes retail park; Sir Walter Scott Drive (north and south) of Inshes roundabout and the B9006 Old Perth Road to the Fluke Junction - fronting Raigmore Hospital.

Members of Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee have agreed that the Council will proceed with public consultation on options to improve Inshes Junction and the surrounding transport corridor.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, an interactive website will provide all relevant information and provide the opportunity for people to comment on the proposals. The consultation will go live  from 1 June at this at this link. The Council will also arrange a series of meetings to engage with directly affected communities, businesses and other stakeholders.

Provost of Inverness and Area Cllr Helen Carmichael said: “It is clear that with the impact of the pandemic and the shift of national transport policy to support sustainable transport over private car use - the Council’s capital programme investments in Inshes junction and corridor need to change to  deliver a modern transport network that meets the needs of all users.

“These proposed changes require the Council to consult with the public, therefore I urge anyone who lives and works in or travels through Inshes junction area to make sure that you have your say and take part in the online consultation.”

If Covid-19 restrictions allow, face to face meetings will be arranged and advertised by the Council.

For anyone without online access - information will be available by post by phoning the Council’s Service Centre on 01349 886601.

Results of the public consultation will be reported back to a future meeting of the Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee.