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26/02/2020

Urgent Sewerage Works In Kyle Of Lochalsh

The Highland Council has announced a temporary road closure in Kyle of Lochalsh to allow Scottish Water to carry out urgent sewerage works.

Church Road, extending from the Church car park northwards to its junction with Kyle Terrace will be closed on Thursday 27th February 2020, starting at 08:00 and finishing at 17:00.

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There will be an alternative route available via Main Street.

Local access for residents will be maintained.

(MH/JG)

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