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An engineering investigation is to be carried out to examine the potential for a new footpath along the A835 road in Elphin, Sutherland.
The probe will investigate the construction of a level verge footpath along the length one side of the A835 to connect houses to the phone box, post box and Community Hall to encourage healthy life styles and reduce isolation.
Road signage will also be improved and two permanent solar powered "smiley faces" will be installed at each end of the village.
The scheme is being carried out after council members approved plans to reduce the road's 40mph speed limit to 30mph over a 650-metre section of the route.
The remainder of the 40mph speed limit will not to be reduced to 30mph in accordance with engineering reasons and national guidelines.
(LM)
