Locals in Inverness are being advised of late night bank holiday weekend disruption to both rail and road users, as closure of Raigmore level crossing takes place over two consecutive nights.

The level crossing carries the mainline from Inverness towards Elgin, Keith and Aberdeen over Harbour Road to the east of the Highlands capital city.

Road resurfacing works are to be undertaken on the approaches to the crossing and on the crossing itself.

They will take place from 23:45 on the night of Saturday 4th May to 09:50 on the morning of Sunday 5th May. Then the crossing will be open once more to all users until late on Sunday night, when from 23:45 it will close again until 04:45 on Monday morning 6th May.

The two late night closures will minimise travel disruption to both rail passengers and road users while at the same time enabling the works to be completed.

The work is to be undertaken by Network Rail, who look after and maintain the countries rail network. They will be working alongside The Highland Council and local stakeholders to ensure the completion of this project.

No trains will run during the times that the level crossing is closed, road users and cyclists will have to follow diversion signs to continue with their journeys, and pedestrians are to use alternative walking routes.

Motorists will be diverted onto the A9/M9, before they head along the A82 on Longman Road, Chapel Street, Academy Street, and finally onto the B865 at Millburn Road.

Motorists travelling in the other direction will also follow the same diversion route, which will be clearly signposted.

“The planned work at Raigmore level crossing is essential to maintaining a safe and reliable railway in the area.”

“Our thanks go to the community for their patience and understanding while we complete this work.”

Stuart Colvin, Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer for Network Rail