A timeline for dualling of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn will take at least a year to be published, it has been revealed.
Two chamber groups have come together to send a message to the Scottish Government.
Closures are set to affect three local roads.
The B9011 was damaged by heavy rain, high tides and strong winds last Spring.
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the dangers road workers face from incursions caused by drivers ignoring traffic management measures.
Chamber of commerce leader claims move would hurt local business
A yellow weather warning for ice affecting the Highlands and Moray tonight and tomorrow has been issued by the Met Office.
A 26-year-old died and an 18-year-old was taken to hospital after an early morning crash.
Rail lines in the Highlands and Moray have reopened after being hit by Storm Éowyn at the weekend - with some disruption expected to continue today.
A local road is due to remain closed until later in the week as roadworks are completed.