Proposed new speed limits for Inverness streets

Congested city centre streets are leading to problems in Dalneigh

The roads involved are Maxwell Drive, Smith Avenue, Lindsay Avenue and Park Road in Dalneigh which are often used as short cuts by commuters to avoid congestion in the city centre.

Residents are worried that there could be an accident if action is not taken.

After their concerns were raised at a ward forum meeting, Inverness West councillors Alasdair Christie, Pauline Munro and Alex Graham agreed to finance the project from the ward discretionary fund.

“My ward colleagues and I felt there was a compelling case for introducing speed limits in this area,” said Councillor Graham. “Some pedestrians such as older people, or those walking with young children or push chairs, need extra consideration, especially as children are encouraged to walk to school.

“Having ‘20’s Plenty’ advisory speed limits will make drivers more aware of the needs of all road users and discourage them from using the streets during peak time as a quick ‘rat run’. They will improve road safety for everyone.

“Fortunately, no injury road collisions have been recorded on these roads during the last three years, and we hope these limits will help to continue that in the future.”

Leaflets with details of the proposals will be delivered to local residents next week and people are invited to comment in writing about the proposal to Richard Evans, area roads and community works manager, Highland Council, 94 Diriebught Road Inverness IV2 3QN.

The council will consult with the emergency services before any implementation.