Motorists alerted to emergency weight restriction near Kingussie

This follows a principal inspection of the bridge, which highlighted the need to restrict usage of the bridge. to mainly cars.

Buses and heavy vehicles will require to divert to avoid the restriction. 

The restriction, which is likely to remain in place for some time,  will have implications for access to and from the east side of the Spey Valley in the locality of the bridge. 

Diversions are available depending on vehicle type  via Kincraig, where there is a 17 tonne weight restriction, or via Aviemore. Further work is being carried out to confirm the level of restriction and to explore what measures can be undertaken to bring the bridge back into full operational order.

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