Cold temperatures delayed the nightworks at Aviemore junction
Aviemore residents bracing themselves for long nights of road resurfacing had a short stay of 'execution' this week but it was only a delay caused by the stormy weather.
An upgrade of the Grampian Road/Dalfaber Drive junction has prompted resurfacing of 200 metres east down Dalfaber and work had been due to start on Sunday night this week, continuing for seven nights.
But nothing happened, not that residents were celebrating.
"There's just been no information, which is not good enough," said spokesman Paul Jarvis. "Nobody has known what's going on, just something on some obscure website. But a lot of people round here don't have access to websites so there's been a lot of frustration.
"They know sleepless nights are coming but they don't know when."
A spokesperson for Highland Council was able to clarify things today:
"Unfortunately the planned resurfacing works and associated road closure due to take place at the Dalfaber Drive/Grampian Road junction on Sunday, March 12 had to be rescheduled due to weather events and very low overnight temperatures.
"These works will now begin on Monday 27, at which time the overnight road closure will come into effect.
"Please note that the road will be closed only from 7pm – 6am daily; it will be open to all traffic outside of these hours and there will be 24 blue light access for the hospital.
"The overnight closure aims to minimise disruption and delays to local residents, businesses and services.
"The Highland Council appreciates the community’s patience in regard to the ongoing works at this location."
Many of the local residents have always contended that the junction did not require any upgrading.
Disruption in recent months has affected traffic on several occasions and is still unsure how long the work, overall, is set to continue.
