Drivers in the north east will welcome news that a notorious bottleneck is a stage closer to being removed, Transport Minister, Keith Brown, announced today.

The Minister was speaking as he announced details of the preferred option for the Inveramsay Bridge improvements. Following public consultation last October, the option described as the "road over rail river route", will be taken forward for these vital works.

Mr Brown said: "The Scottish Government is committed to improving traffic flow on the A96 at the Inveramsay Bridge.

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"Locals and visitors can expect significant benefits through reduced congestion and improved journey time reliability on one of the north of Scotland's main routes. The works will also enable the removal of the existing traffic signals from the road.

"Following the public consultation last October, the ‘road over rail river route’ option has been identified as delivering the best value for money, whilst minimising disruption to existing road users. It is also offers additional safety benefits relating to the height restriction on the existing structure and separates local agricultural traffic from other vehicles."

The works are expected to be completed during this Parliamentary term, subject to the satisfactory completion of statutory processes.

(GK)