Green Light For Inverness West Link
Ministers have confirmed Compulsory Purchase Orders associated with the ÂŁ55M scheme.
Work on the controversial West Link scheme in Inverness will begin next month.
It's after the project was given the green light as minister approved Compulsory Purchase Orders.
Landowners had previously withdrew objections to the development.
ÂŁ55 million pounds has been earmarked for the roads project, which includes building nearby sports facilities.
Chair of the Planning Development and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Audrey Sinclair said: “We will be holding our first Local Community Liaison Group meeting on 31 August.
"The purpose of this group is to ensure the local communities are fully informed of the project and have a forum where any questions can be addressed. Representatives of local community councils have been invited.
"We will also be writing out to local residents with information.”
Provost of Inverness, Cllr Helen Carmichael added: “The West Link Road will bring a huge number of benefits to the area, not least reducing congestion in the city centre.
"It will also bring the boost of jobs and associated income to the area during the construction phase.”
Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson welcomed the news saying: “This is excellent news for Inverness and the surrounding area.
"We can finally get on with the work of building the road.
"The West-Link project will deliver a greatly improved infrastructure to support the future development, growth and prosperity of Inverness and indeed the whole of the Highlands.”
Preparatory works are scheduled to begin next month and further information on the project timescales will be issued at the start of September.