OVERNIGHT road work lasting 20 weeks is set to be carried out on a major bridge on the popular North Coast 500 route this month.
Trunk road maintenance company Bear Scotland said essential maintenance will be carried out on the A9's Cromarty Bridge starting on July 21.
The transport firm said that work is needed on both lanes of the crossing, which is three miles east of Dingwall, and that there would be a temporary 30mph limit and traffic lights in place.
Construction work will be carried out between 19:00 and 06:00 in an effort to minimise disruption as the bridge is part of the popular NC500 route.
Bear Scotland confirmed that temporary traffic lights would not be in operation during the daytime while the Black Isle Show and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival are on.
Both events, located near Beauly, attract tens of thousands of people and take place at the end of July and the start of August.
Euan Scott, of Bear Scotland, said: “This refurbishment is an important investment in this major structure by Transport Scotland which will help ensure the long-term integrity of the bridge.
“We are committed to completing this essential maintenance as quickly and safely as possible.
“Please plan ahead by checking the Traffic Scotland website, external for up-to-date journey information and leave some extra time to complete journeys.”
