RAILSCOT | New section of road could solve rockfall woes at Stromeferry [Press and Journal]

New section of road could solve rockfall woes at Stromeferry [Press and Journal]

Date: 22/02/2020

It has been an ongoing problem since the important road to Kyle of Lochalsh, Skye and the outer isles opened back in 1970.

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It has been an ongoing problem since the important road to Kyle of Lochalsh, Skye and the outer isles opened back in 1970.

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For a short length the Stromeferry Bypass has been diverted onto the Kyle line fitted with a surface to allow road vehicles to drive on the line, effectively a tramway for this portion. The cliff face to the left requires stabilisation and netting to make it safe. Network Rail has very generously allowed this arrangement which has allowed the road to stay open albeit with very considerable delays for road traffic and a complicated combined convey system and railway operation. The location is to the west of the avalanche shelter.
Location: Avalanche Shelter
Company: Dingwall and Skye Railway
08/10/2018 Michael Gibb

A new meaning for 'taking to the tracks' near the avalanche shelter on the Kyle line. The view looks east to the diversion of the Stromeferry Bypass onto the railway. See image [[65935 for details]].
Location: Avalanche Shelter
Company: Dingwall and Skye Railway
08/10/2018 Michael Gibb

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New section of road could solve rockfall woes at Stromeferry [Press and Journal]

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