Police Scotland confirm closure of Wester Ross trunk road due to heavy snow; A835 shut between Braemore junction and Aultguish amid continued amber snow warning from Met Office
HEAVY snow has forced the closure of a key trunk road in Ross-shire.
The A835 Ullapool-Dingwall road is now closed between the Braemore junction and Aultguish “due to adverse weather”, Police Scotland has confirmed.
The closure follows continued bad weather in the area – with the A832 shut between the Braemore junction and Dundonnell during Thursday and police warning that it may stay that way “for some time” due to drifts.
A police spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that the A835 between Braemore and Aultguish, has been closed due to adverse weather conditions. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”
They added: “The A832 between Braemore junction and Dundonnell is presently closed due to drifting snow with a potential for this to remain closed for some time until conditions improve.
“The alternative route for traffic will be via the A832 Garve to Gairloch Road.
“Highland Council are continuing to work on the A835 Ullapool to Ledmore road where the conditions in the area of Knockan and Elphin are extremely poor with a possibility that the road may have to close due to the conditions.
“The alternative route would be via the Achiltibuie Road or the A837 from Bonar Bridge.
“These routes are also likely to be affected by snow in line with the amber warning issued by the Met Office.”
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