The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, visited the A828 Ledaig site on the North West trunk road network to see the progress being made on a complex rock slope stabilisation project.

The work is being carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.

The project involves vegetation and tree clearance, the controlled removal of loose rock, and the installation of rockfall drapery netting and face anchored support mesh. These improvements are part of an ongoing package of measures designed to increase the road's resilience against the effects of extreme weather and protect the A828 trunk road from potential rockfall events.

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Commenting on the visit, Ms Hyslop said that climate change is having a greater impact on transport networks in Scotland and that it is "vital we ensure our trunk roads remain safe, resilient and adapted to deal with these challenges."

She added that the Scottish Government is investing £714 million this budgetary year to ensure the trunk road network continues to provide important connectivity for people and businesses.

Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Unit Representative, said his teams are "committed to delivering long-term improvements to infrastructure that serves road users, local communities and visitors to the North West of Scotland."