26/11/2025
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The contract for the crucial Portree Link Road on the Isle of Skye has officially been awarded to Strath Civil Engineering Ltd.
The Β£1.9 million project, funded by the Scottish Government and Highland Council, marks the start of construction for the final section of Portreeβs northern distributor road.
Work is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the new road expected to be fully open by the autumn of next year.
The link road will connect the A87 and A855 roads, significantly improving traffic flow and reducing congestion through Portree's busy town centre, especially around the harbour junction.
Local committee chairs praised the news, with Cllr John Finlayson calling it "really positive," noting the link road will unlock vital opportunities for housing, public services, and future development in Portree and the wider Skye area.