Skye Landslip Closes A855, Drivers Face 40-Mile Diversion
UKPulse Local Desk
A landslip on the A855 north of Uig, Skye, has led to a road closure, with drivers facing a 40-mile diversion. Highland Council has confirmed the road will remain shut over the weekend.
- A landslip occurred on the A855 north of Uig on Friday afternoon.
- The A855 at Idrigill Bend will remain closed over the weekend.
- Drivers are facing a 40-mile diversion due to the closure.
A landslip has closed the A855 road north of Uig on Skye, resulting in a 40-mile diversion for drivers. The ground fell onto a local access road on Friday afternoon.
Highland Council confirmed on Saturday that the A855 at Idrigill Bend will remain closed over the weekend. The council's roads team is working to remove the slipped material and assess necessary repair works.
No injuries were reported from the landslip. The A855 encircles the Trotternish peninsula in the north of the island.
What this means for you: If you are driving on Skye, you will need to follow a 40-mile diversion route due to the A855 closure north of Uig.