Call for 'common sense' approach over A82 roadwork

Calls have been made for a "common sense" approach to roadworks on a major Highland trunk road.

Planned work in Fort William and near Drumnadrochit could bring further disruption on the A82 Inverness to Glasgow road for the third time this month.

Lochaber councillor Andrew Baxter fears visitors and people accessing medical appointments at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness will be impacted.

Trunk road maintenance company Bear Scotland said all road closures were agreed in advance with key partners.

Mr Baxter told BBC Scotland News: "We are desperate for these road improvements to happen.

"But a bit of common sense and a bit of understanding about local circumstances would help enormously."

Work at Nevis Bridge in Fort William is due to start on Sunday.

Originally, full overnight closures were to be implemented.

However, following pressure from local politicians, Bear Scotland has agreed to run a convoy system.

Later this month, the A82 will be closed to the south of Drumnadrochit overnight for three nights to allow for resurfacing work.

Amnesties were put in place during recent works at Loch Lochy, near Spean Bridge, allowing traffic to pass at set times.

A spokesperson for Bear Scotland added that closures were scheduled overnight when there was less traffic on the road to ensure "the lowest level of impact" on journeys.