Two-Way Traffic Flow To Return To Academy Steet After Major Fire
Academy Street looks set to fully re-open to traffic in both directions next week.
Academy Street looks set to fully re-open to traffic in both directions next week.
Work is programmed to take place over the next few days and roadworks are expected to clear on Friday 2nd October.
Council officials say scaffolding at the fire-damaged ‘M & Co’ property will be moved back towards the façade of the building to allow an extra lane for two-way traffic.
In addition a walkway will be created which will enable pedestrians to walk uninterrupted along the currently restricted side of the street.
Provost and Leader of Inverness Councillor Helen Carmichael said: “I am greatly encouraged that these changes to reclaim the traffic and pedestrian flow on Academy Street will greatly benefit the local business community in particular and the City in general. I would like to thank everyone for their continued patience while the works take place next week to move the scaffolding.”
In order for the scaffolding works to be carried out, Academy Street will have to be closed to through traffic between 7pm and midnight on 28, 29 and 30 September. Daytime works will take place on Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October without the need for a closure.
Vehicular traffic will not be able to enter Academy Street from Chapel Street, but will still have access from the Millburn Road end via Union Street, Church Street and Queensgate where traffic will be directed to turn left only. Drivers are asked to consider using alternative routes while the works are in progress.