B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

Highland Council has confirmed that the B9176 Struie High Bridge has reopened as of this past Friday, April 19 — one week earlier than planned after essential works.

Repairs were made to western upstream parapet (approaching from Bonar Bridge) of High Bridge as well as several road safety improvements.

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The work had been due to last for 55 working days.

A post from Highland Council on X confirmed: “The B9176 Struie High Bridge route that had been closed for essential works reopened on Friday night, a week ahead of schedule.”

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