Water main work could close road at Dingwall for 13 weeks
Scottish Water said it discussed its plans with Highland Council. A convoy system was also ruled out for safety reasons.A Scottish Water spokesperson said: "Ultimately, the priority is that the works are carried out as safely as possible and to ensure the safety of both our workforce and members of the public."We fully understand the inconvenience this closure may cause, and we will look at what we can do to try and complete the works as soon as possible. "This will be dependent on what ground conditions we encounter when works begin."
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