Work is continuing to repair a section of single tracked road on the Knoydart Peninsula in the Highlands.

After a 15-metre section of the road at Soldiers Rock collapsed last Autumn, immediate steps were taken to re-establish pedestrian and quad bike access, which has been maintained throughout the works. Early action was also taken to reinstate power-lines that were severed during the landslip.

So far, the rock faces have been stabilised and the slope has been excavated and foundations prepared at the toe of the slope, which will allow the reconstruction of the embankment and reinstatement of the road to proceed.


Chair of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Allan Henderson, said: "Firstly I would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding. Anyone who has visited the site or seen the photos taken at the time showing the damage the landslip caused will be fully aware of the physical constraints the team has had to deal with as the road is on a very steep hillside with a sheer drop below.

"We knew from the start that there would be specific challenges to carry out the necessary survey work safely, find the best engineering solution and then get materials to site. Working over the winter months has not been easy but by Easter we hope to be able to re-open the road with only minor works left to complete.

"Everyone is really working hard and the local community have been very understanding and appreciative of the Highland Council so over the next few weeks the push is on to get the work finished."

(LM)