Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) are continuing work on a £1.8 million water infrastructure upgrade in the Highlands.

The contractor is installing a new 2.6 mile-long water main from the junction of the A837 and the B869 roads, just north of Lochinver, to the Achmelvich Water Treatment Works (WTW).

The project aims to improve water supply security to customers by reducing the risk of bursts and disruption to supply. It is part of a larger investment which will take about a year to complete.

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In order to continue the scheme, a "passive" road closure, which enables entry and exit to the affected stretch of the B869, will remain in place from Monday, 27 February until 31 March. This will provide additional working hours to complete the project on time. Diversions will be in place.

Ruaridh MacGregor, Scottish Water's Regional Communities Manager, said: "We are very aware of the disruption our work has caused and we would like to thank the community again for their ongoing support and understanding.

"We are doing everything we can to complete the remaining work as quickly as possible and have agreed with the Highland Council that the road will be reopened by March 31."

(LM)