Road maintenance work scheduled to be undertaken on the A827 at Cultullich Bridge in Perth and Kinross will now be carried out in 2019, the council has revealed.

The local authority said the decision to delays the works to the east of Aberfeldy will allow more time to take in community feedback and environmental considerations for the scheme.

The council stated: "While the work to construct a concrete retaining wall is important to stabilise the existing embankment, there is no imminent safety risk. The wall will continue to be monitored through regular visual inspections by the Roads Maintenance Partnership throughout the year, supported by specialist monitoring by the Council's structures team.

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"The decision to defer has been taken because there is a relatively short window of time available in which to do the work to meet the terms of the Council's environmental licence from SEPA to work in the nearby watercourse."

Cllr Angus Forbes said: "We have listened to the concerns raised by local residents about the impact a full road closure would have on the area while this work is going ahead. While it remains the fastest and safest way to undertake the work, officers have been actively exploring alternative options.

"Postponing the work to 2019 will allow officers to fully explore these alternatives before engaging with elected members and the local community in advance of the work being undertaken."

(LM)