Strath Oykel road closed due to flooding risk ahead of Storm Isha
Register for free to read more of the latest local news. It's easy and will only take a moment.
Highland Council have confirmed that the Strath Oykel road (U2126) has been closed ahead of Storm Isha alerts and yellow weather warnings for heavy rain.
The Met Office currently have a yellow alert in place for rain, along with amber warnings for strong winds due to take effect from 6pm until 6am.
RELATED:
- Met Office issue fresh Storm Isha amber alert warning of gusts up to 90mph from 6pm
- ScotRail services to end early today ahead of Storm Isha amber warning
- 'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber
The local authority have advised motorists to use diversions which are in place via the A837 Rosehall to Invershin route, the A836 between Invershin and Ardgay, and the C1136 road from Ardgay via Culrain, to Brae.
A spokesperson for Highland Council said: "The U2126 Strath Oykel Road has been closed due to flooding risk in accordance with the current flood alert and weather warnings.
"The road closure signs have been activated and will remain in place until further notice.
"Diversion via A837 Rosehall - Invershin, the A836 Invershin - Ardgay and the C1136 Ardgay - Culrain - Brae roads is now in operation."
