A series of emergency embankment works have been completed on the A9 near Kincraig.

The work was needed after a washout of the section of the embankment following a period of heavy rainfall, the Highland Council has said.

Debris was scattered onto the B9152 below during the incident and the road was closed as a precaution. The necessary work to repair the embankment was carried out by the local authority, BEAR Scotland and specialist contractors.

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This involved removing debris – including soil, stone and trees – from the road, while around 5,200 tonnes of stone from a local quarry was used to rebuild the embankment surface.

Upon completion of the project, the road was reopened to traffic.

Eddie Ross, Operating Company Representative for the North West Unit, commented: "These works have been an excellent collaboration between BEAR, The Highland Council and our subcontractors, and I would like to thank those who have worked over the festive period to make the site safe and reopen the road."

Richard Evans, Highland Councils' Head of Roads and Transport, added: "The repair to the A9 embankment has been completed very quickly and the local community kept well informed of progress; this shows how well the relationship and co-operation between The Highland Council and BEAR Scotland is working to the benefit of the Highlands."

(JP)