Construction work has resumed on a section of the A9 in Inverness after it was hit with problems at the weekend.

It is understood part of the wheel section on one of the hoisting jacks buckled, causing all work at the site to top.

Overnight works were expected to be carried out on Saturday to install an 84m pedestrian bridge in the Beechwood area of the city. The project had to be carried out overnight on Sunday and the section of A9 road reopened at 7am this morning.


Contractor Morgan Sindall said a mechanical problem was to blame for the delay.

A spokeswoman for the company said it was "working extremely hard with its sub-contractors and partners to fix the mechanical problem. Morgan Sindall apologises for any inconvenience caused."

The new stretch of pedestrian and cycle bridge connects Raigmore estate with the Inverness Campus development.

Ruaraidh MacNeil, Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Project Director for Inverness Campus, said: "This is a landmark project for Inverness - the Golden Bridge will welcome locals and visitors alike when they arrive in the capital of the Highlands. Installing the bridge is a complex civil engineering task, and public safety is a key consideration."

Mr MacNeil advised people to remain clear of the area while work continued to progress.

(JP)