Transport

The A96 to the north of Keith now has one lane open over the bank holiday weekend under temporary traffic lights.

Torrential downpours during the past week exacerbated sub-layer problems and made it extremely difficult to correct the issue,

A desire to cut carbon emissions, improve health and keep children safe as they walk to school in Forres has seen award recognition for Judith Binney.

Severe wet weather conditions over the past weekend has exacerbated problems found with the sub-base layer during construction work.

The full road closure will remain in place for a further 24 hours to allow the site to dry out before a new surface is laid.

A LOCAL MSP has urged the Scottish Government to get on board with a Highland sleeper service to London and new connections to the West Highland Line.

Roadworks will also continue overnight next week.

Upgrades will be carried out on the two roundabouts at Lhanbryde and at the roundabout approaches overnight from 7.30pm under traffic light control.

UPDATE: The road has now reopened as of 7.30am to traffic in both directions

The A941 between Rothes and Elgin closed is closed on the section between Rothes and Fogwatt due to a serious road traffic collision.

ROADWORKS are set to close or limit access to a couple of roads in the Buckie area this coming week.

Diversions due to roadworks taking place on the A96 mean that an abnormal load moving on Sunday will also have to use the diversion route.

A TOTAL of 1200 metres of carriageway will be improved.

The UK steam hauled tour is working its way back south from Inverness on its way to Edinburgh and on to London.

High winds will cause issues on Sunday and Monday with heavy rain developing overnight on Monday, leading to a yellow Met Office warning for flooding.

The work will see initial overnight convoy working, then a full weekend closure followed by a further four overnight closures.

MORE than £37 million could be “thrown down the drain” if a Scottish Government review shelves the full A96 dualling upgrade plan.

A yellow weather warning for snow in the north-east area has been issued by the Met Office.

A 20-year-old and a 23-year-old have been charged with assault after an incident at Elgin Bus Station yesterday.

THE Scottish Government’s decision to provide free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions has been hailed.