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Skye road closed indefinitely following landslip with 40-mile diversion in place
Overview
A road on the Isle of Skye, the A855 north of Uig, is closed until further notice following a landslip on Friday that blocked a local access road. Highland Council is carrying out remedial work, and a 40-mile diversion is in place via the A87 and A855 Staffin Road.
Key points
- The A855 north of Uig on the Isle of Skye remains closed until further notice following a landslip.
- No injuries were reported, though the landslip completely blocked a local access road below.
- A 40-mile diversion is in place via the A87 and A855 Staffin Road.
- The C1225 Quiraing Road is open as a temporary alternative route, but is not suitable for high volumes of traffic.
- Local councillor Chrissie Gillies stated that the road may need to remain closed for days while detailed surveying work continues.