Temporary road closures in Wick
12th February 2021
On Tuesday 16 February 2021 from 9:30 until 17:00, motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that two streets in Wick will be temporary closed to allow KIER to safely carry out Iron work repairs.
U3529 Grant Street, Wick, will be closed from its junction with the U3560 Huddart Street to its junction with C1073 Macarthur Street
U3560 Huddart Street, Wick, will closed from its junction with the U3654 Smith Terrace to its junction with U3569 Kinnaird Street.
Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and vehicles employed to carry out the works.
To avoid the road closure, an alternative route will be available via U3569 Kinnaird Street, C1073 Macrae Street, a section of U3529 Grant Street, C1073 Macarthur Street and U3654 Smith Terrace.
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