THE HIGHLAND Council is to look at ways of easing congestion through Fort William as a matter of urgency after continued tailbacks on the A82.
A motion put to the council this week, signed by Councillor N McLean, Councillor A Baxter and Councillor M Smith stated: ‘Highland Council acknowledges that congestion on the A82, as it passes through Fort William, has reached a point where it is causing unacceptable delays for all road users. Highland Council acknowledges the economic impact and wider inconvenience caused by the current situation is unacceptable and needs urgent action.
‘Highland Council urges Transport Scotland to bring forward the proposed strategic transport appraisal of the wider Fort William area.