Transport Scotland has said a ground investigation (GI) contract for Berriedale Braes is to be awarded later this month.

Subject to a mandatory standstill period, the authority will award the £90,000 contract to geotechnical specialist, BAM Ritchies.

Site work is expected to commence early next month and last for three weeks.

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Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "This Government is committed to an improvement scheme at Berriedale Braes where the natural geography makes a challenging road alignment, particularly for HGVs and other long vehicles.

"As part of the ongoing design work, we are about to carry out Ground Investigation (GI) work, the results of which will inform a possible solution to the hairpin bend at Berriedale.

"We will continue to work with or partners to ensure that the design of this vital scheme is progressed as a matter of urgency and ready for next Summer."

(JP/CD)