The preferred option for the Nairn Bypass has been selected and is progressing to the next stage of the process, it has been announced.

The plans, which will deliver a Nairn bypass and dual the A96 from Inverness to Nairn, are now on public display.

In a statement, Transport Minister Keith Brown, said: "We have ambitious plans to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen by 2030, delivering around 142km of upgraded road.

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"As part of that programme, we have been taking forward route option assessment work for dualling the 30km section between Inverness and Nairn including a Nairn Bypass.

"Following detailed assessment work and feedback from last year's public exhibitions, we are now able to let the public see the preferred option for this scheme.

"We are keen to let locals and road users have their say and I would encourage anyone interested in our plans to come to the exhibitions and offer any comments."

Copies of the exhibition material, as well as the preferred option, can be found here.

(JP/IT)