Speed Limit Debate Roads Plan Criticised as Being a Lazy Answer

Speed Limit Debate Roads Plan Criticised as Being a Lazy Answer

Speed limit changes on rural roads face criticism. Critics call the plan a lazy road safety answer. Speed Limit Debate Roads Plan Criticised as Being a Lazy Answer A plan exists to cut speed limits on some roads. Single-lane roads might drop from 60 mph to 50 mph. A local group, CRR, surveyed drivers about…

New Path Along A6091 in Melrose Takes Six Weeks to Construct

New Path Along A6091 in Melrose Takes Six Weeks to Construct

A 260 metre path in Melrose will be built in six weeks, enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists. New Path Along A6091 in Melrose Takes Six Weeks to Construct They’re building a new path. BEAR Scotland will construct it. This company works for Transport Scotland. The path will be 260 metres long, with a width…

Highlands: No Car Speed Cut, but HGVs Could See Limit Increase

Highlands: No Car Speed Cut, but HGVs Could See Limit Increase

Council says the region is too big, backing higher HGV limits but refusing car speed cuts after Transport Scotland review. Highlands: No Car Speed Cut, but HGVs Could See Limit Increase Highland Council talked about speed limits. Transport Scotland asked for their input. Officials looked into potential changes and considered car and HGV limits. The…

Highland Business Voice Must Be Heard In Public Consultations

Highland Business Voice Must Be Heard In Public Consultations

Public input sought on key Highland issues like road upgrades and tourist tax. Are opinions truly valued? Highland Business Voice Must Be Heard In Public Consultations Colin Marr wrote about public input. Important decisions impacting the Highlands are happening. People can share their thoughts now. Transport Scotland asks about road speeds. They are also asking…

A9 Speed Limit Reduced to 40mph Between Tomatin and Moy Until 2028

A9 Speed Limit Reduced to 40mph Between Tomatin and Moy Until 2028

Road widening on the A9 requires a 40mph speed limit from Tomatin to Moy until 2028, aiming to protect drivers and workers. A9 Speed Limit Reduced to 40mph Between Tomatin and Moy Until 2028 Transport Scotland announced road work. It affects the road from Tomatin to Moy. Changes start on March 10. A 40mph speed…

Highland Arts Funding Tourist Tax and A96 Dualling Timeline Wait

Highland Arts Funding Tourist Tax and A96 Dualling Timeline Wait

Arts get funding. Tourist tax plan is considered. A96 dualling timeline delayed for another year. Highland Arts Funding Tourist Tax and A96 Dualling Timeline Wait Eden Court will get funding for three years. They will receive £760,000 in 2025/26. The amount rises to £893,000 for the next two years. This money could really help Eden…