Aviemore's Grampian Road has reopened to traffic after toppled tree is removed
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Highland Council has confirmed that Aviemore's Grampian Road is now fully open to traffic after a tree toppled last night by Storm Corrie blocked the main street.
A spokeswoman for the local authority said that the B9152 had reopened in the village at noon.
She said: “The B9152 was reopened at around 12 noon today.
"Thanks go to all Highland Council roads crews across the region who attended incidents in very challenging circumstances.
"We urge the public to take extra care when travelling today and over the next few days due as many routes were affected by debris from the high winds.”
The council said it has been working closely with its multi-agency partners over the weekend to respond to the impacts of Storm Malik and Storm Corrie.
The spokeswoman said: "The council’s emergency out of hours response was extremely busy and the public are reminded of the council’s emergency out of hours phone numbers at www.highland.gov.uk/contactus and other emergency information and advice at our ready for winter page www.highland.gov.uk/readyforwinter."
Council bosses are encouraging landowners to urgently check trees and vegetation near to public roads which may have been damaged and causing a danger or obstruction.
Colin Howell, the authority's head of roads and infrastructure, said: “Damaged trees and vegetation can cause potential hazards to road users by obstructing the passage of vehicles and pedestrians.
"The council is particularly concerned where weakened or damaged branches could subsequently fall on vehicles or pedestrians.”
The council has the power to serve notice on landowners requiring them to take action to remove hazardous or obstructive vegetation.
In extreme cases, where there is an imminent danger to the public the local authority will take action and landowners will be liable for the cost.
Advice and guidance on fallen trees is available by calling the council’s service centre on 01349 886601.
One of the areas where there has been significant damage to trees is at the Highland Folk Museum although it is understood that none of the historic buildings were damaged.
A spokeswoman for operators High Life Highland said: "There has been some damage at Highland Folk Museum with some trees brought down by the high winds this weekend.
"We are currently awaiting a survey by expert colleagues to fully assess the damage.”
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