MSP calls for action on Nairn traffic problems
David Stewart, Highlands and Islands MSP, is calling on Highland Council and Northern Constabulary to take action over road traffic problems on the outskirts of Nairn.
Some of the residents in the Househill Drive area are concerned that remedial work is needed to improve the Grantown Road to stop noise nuisance and damage to their properties.
Mr Stewart has also heard complaints about ‘boy racers’ speeding in, around and out of Nairn, including along the Grantown road to Auldearn.
“Increased lorries on the road and the condition of the road itself are combining to make life difficult for the residents.
“There have been a number of accidents on the corner and the speed limit on that stretch of road means that vehicles speed up out of the town towards the bad bend.
“There are over 30 houses in that area and my preferred option would be to see the speed limit taken further out to help slow the traffic,” said Mr Stewart.
He has written to Northern Constabulary and Highland Council about the concerns of the residents, asking them to consider what measures could be taken including re-surfacing, weight restrictions and moving the speed limit.
Mr Stewart added: “A few years ago the Council repaired a section of the road at the Househill Drive junction to cut down on vibrations affecting the houses closest to the road. The residents believe it needs attention again as do other patches in the road which create a noise nuisance when large lorries pass over them.”
“This is an area of great beauty.
“Attractions like the opening of the farm shop and the creation of walk ways along the Croft Road should mean we are encouraging locals and visitors to come out along the A939.
“It’s not very pleasant if they are passed by fast moving lorries. I would appeal to road users to slow down,” said Mr Stewart.
Mr Stewart is writing to all residents in Househill Meadows, Gate and Drive asking them for their views on traffic issues on the A939.