Rural roads across the Angus council area are set to benefit from funding of £230,000.

Stirling and Tayside Timber Transport Group provided the funding, which will lead to the creation of at least 32 'super' passing places that can accommodate articulated timber transport vehicles.

The first phase of work will begin next month, with infrastructure improvements to the B955 and U405 Glen Clova and Glen Doll roads.

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A further £100,000 will come from the Council's roads maintenance budgets, with the overall project costing £330,000.

Angus Council's Communities Convener, Cllr Mark Salmond said: "This is a significant investment from a major contributor in industry in Angus and show the benefits of private/public sector partnerships. The funding will help to reduce the impact of timber lorries on our rural roads network and make a real difference to the everyday lives of our rural communities."

The work is expected to be complete by the end of February 2020.

(CM/JG)