Visitors urged to avoid Isle of Skye tourist hotspot due to roadworks 

The repairs are due to start on Thursday and are expected to be completed by 6pm on Friday - depending on weather conditions.

Tourists urged to avoid Fairy Pools on Isle of Skye due to roadworksiStock

Visitors are being urged to avoid a popular tourist spot on the Isle of Skye due to disruption on the road.

The Highland Council has advised all non-essential visitors to avoid the area near the Fairy Pools due to works on the C1237 Merkadale to Glen Brittle road.

The repairs are due to start on Thursday and are expected to be completed by 6pm on Friday but could run until Monday evening depending on weather conditions.

The road will be restricted to essential local access only – during amnesty periods – and be closed to all other traffic to allow the works to progress safely.

A Highland Council statement read: “During the restrictions the Highland Council will undertake surfacing of the recent improvement works to provide a stable road surface.

“The local roads team asks non-essential visitors to avoid the area while repair works are being carried out on the road.

“The cooperation and patience of those affected by the works is appreciated as the council works to improve the road condition so that all may benefit.”

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