Skye Reinforcement

SSEN Transmission is working with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) to explore Kiltaraglen, near Portree, as a potential location for temporary workforce accommodation for the Skye Reinforcement Project.

The site is already identified for future housing. The proposals could see SSEN Transmission deliver infrastructure such as access roads, drainage and utility access, which could remain after the temporary accommodation is removed and help LSHA bring forward permanent homes.

Public consultations will be held in the coming months, giving the community an opportunity to view the proposals and provide feedback ahead of any planning application.

The plans follow the withdrawal of the previous Broadford accommodation proposal and build on SSEN Transmission and LSHA’s recent partnership to bring five flats in Portree back into use.

Please click here to read the full press release and find out more. 

We’re pleased to confirm that the Skye Reinforcement Local Fund will open for applications on 4 November 2026, with applications accepted until 10 February 2027.

The fund guidance, including information to help community groups and organisations prepare their applications, is now available on the Skye Reinforcement Local Fund webpage.

Once the fund has opened, we will hold two online information sessions. These will give community groups and organisations considering applying the opportunity to find out more about the fund before submitting an application.

Online information sessions:

• Wednesday 11 November, 2pm to 3pm: Register here
• Wednesday 2 December, 7pm to 8pm: Register here

We would encourage local groups and organisations interested in applying to take a look at the guidance in advance and join one of the information sessions if they would like to learn more.

As part of the Skye Reinforcement Project, the planned drone surveys are scheduled to continue through September and October 2026 at locations across the project area.

The Drone Surveys are undertaken by Balfour Beatty. All flights are being logged with the appropriate aviation authorities and details of timing and location are available to view on TheDroneMap portal.

These surveys will capture aerial imagery and support project planning and design activities.

We thank local communities for their patience where survey activities are undertaken.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch on skye.reinforcement@sse.com if you have any questions.

If you would like to contact Balfour Beatty directly, please contact skyecommunications@balfourbeatty.com.

SSEN Transmission begins recruitment for community benefit fund decision-making forum in West and Mid Highland

We are inviting people from across West and Mid Highland to apply to join a new decision-making forum that will help direct millions of pounds of investment into local communities.

We have launched recruitment for members of our new West and Mid Highland Local Investment Forum, which will be responsible for assessing and deciding on applications to our community benefit funds across the region.

The forum's initial focus will be the Skye Reinforcement Local Fund, which is expected to launch in autumn 2026 and will invest £5.46 million into local communities over a minimum three-year period.

Read the full article here

As part of preparations for the next phase of construction at Edinbane Substation, 44 welfare cabins will be delivered to site during the week commencing 14 September 2026.

Residents may notice an increase in large vehicle movements across Skye while the cabins are transported to site. Deliveries will begin on Monday 14 September, with the main programme of cabin deliveries taking place throughout the week. Around five to seven deliveries are expected each day, and all cabins are expected to be in place by the end of the week.

The cabins will form a temporary welfare compound at the substation, providing office accommodation, meeting rooms, drying facilities and staff welfare areas.

We appreciate that these deliveries may cause some inconvenience along the delivery route and would like to thank all road users for their patience and understanding as this work is carried out.

Keeping you informed

We will continue to provide updates as the works progress. For the latest project information and to sign up for email updates, visit the Skye Reinforcement Project webpage.

For any questions, please contact skye.reinforcement@sse.com.

We would like to inform that road improvement works associated with the Broadford Substation development are due to begin on 1 September 2026 at the A87/Old Corry Road junction in Broadford.

Key information

• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Location: A87/Old Corry Road junction, Broadford
• Activity: Junction access (bellmouth) upgrade
• Duration: Approximately 5-6 weeks
• Traffic management: Northbound lane closure on the A87 with three-way traffic lights operating 24/7

The works are required to provide safe access for construction traffic serving the Broadford Substation site.

Materials for the junction works will be sourced from Sconser Quarry, with around three to four aggregate deliveries per day expected during this phase.

Old Corry Road upgrade works

Following completion of the junction improvements, upgrade works will begin on Old Corry Road. These works are expected to last around 11-12 weeks and will be carried out using the new diversion road, ensuring access remains open at all times.

The Old Corry Road works will not affect traffic on the A87. Material deliveries from Sconser Quarry are expected to increase to approximately 10-15 loads per day during this phase.

Keeping you informed

We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents, businesses and road users while these essential improvements are completed and will continue to provide updates as the works progress.

For the latest project information and to sign up for email updates, visit the Skye Reinforcement Project webpage.

For any questions, please contact skye.reinforcement@sse.com.

We are pleased to confirm that all road closures associated with SSEN Transmission's works on the C1144 and U1207 to Kinloch Hourn have now been lifted, and the road is now fully open to traffic.

A small number of minor snagging works are still to be completed. These will not require any further road closures, but stop/go traffic management may be in place at certain times/locations to allow these final activities to be carried out safely. Works on the Quoich Bridge also remain outstanding but again, these works will be undertaken with stop/go traffic management in place.

We would like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their patience and cooperation throughout the works. We appreciate the support shown by local communities while this programme of improvements was completed.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions regarding the Skye Reinforcement Project by contacting skye.reinforcement@sse.com

We are pleased to confirm that the road leading to Kinloch Hourn (C1144 & U1207) is currently fully open.  

The white lining works originally scheduled for the week commencing 17 August have been postponed due to weather conditions.

These works on the U1207, west of Quoich Bridge, are now planned for the coming week and will require a short road closure. Details of the planned closure are provided below.

Please note that the white lining works remain weather dependent. While the current forecast is favourable, the programme may be subject to change.

Expected Road Closure Details

Location: U1207 west of Quoich Bridge – click here for a map.

Start Date: Monday 24 August 2026
End Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Closure times: 8:30am – 5:30pm

Other localise stop/go traffic management might remain in place at certain locations while contractors continue to complete remaining activities.

We recognise the impact these road closures have on the community and all road users, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please get in touch on skye.reinforcement@sse.com if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

As part of the Skye Reinforcement Project, photogrammetry drone surveys are scheduled to take place between 11 and 19 August 2026 at a number of locations along sections of the B885, A863, A87 (between Glen Varragil & Sconser) and Kinlochhourn Road.

These surveys will be carried out using drones to capture aerial imagery and support project planning and design activities.

Please note that all drone operations are weather dependent and cannot be undertaken during high winds or moderate to heavy rain. Any weather-related delays may result in survey dates being pushed back.

The Drone Surveys are undertaken by Balfour Beatty. All flights have been logged with the appropriate aviation authorities and details are available to view on TheDroneMap portal.

We thank local communities for their patience while these short-duration survey activities are completed.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch on skye.reinforcement@sse.com if you have any questions.

We are pleased to confirm that the road leading to Kinloch Hourn (C1144 & U1207) is currently fully open.  

A further short road closure will be required to allow for whitelining on the U1207 west of Quoich Bridge. These works are highly weather dependant with the expected schedule outlined below.

Expected Road Closure Details

Location: west of Quoich Bridge - click here for a map

Start Date: Monday 17 August 2026
End Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Closure times: 8:30am – 5:30pm

Other localise stop/go traffic management might remain in place at certain locations while contractors continue to complete remaining activities.

We recognise the impact these road closures have on the community and all road users, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please get in touch on skye.reinforcement@sse.com if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

We are pleased to confirm that the road to Kinloch Hourn is currently fully open with stop/go traffic management in place at some locations.

Due to circumstances outside our control, some surfacing works remain outstanding. We will communicate in advance as to when these works will be undertaken as these will required short road closures.

We would like to thank the community for its continued patience and understanding. We recognise that these works have caused disruption to journeys and apologise for any inconvenience experienced. SSEN Transmission and its contractors remain committed to keeping future disruption to a minimum wherever possible.

If you have any questions please contact skye.reinforcement@sse.com

We are pleased to share a further update on the current road closures timelines for the Kinloch Hourn Road (C114 & U1207).

Unfortunately works were set back by a day due to heavy rain end of last week and whilst our contractors have done their best to catch up, this has impacted the programme. Please find the updated timings below – where timings/circumstances have changed from previous communication these have been underlined in the below

From 02 July 2026 onwards full access is expected to be re-established all the way to Kinloch Hourn.

C1144 (Road from A87 Junction to Quoich Bridge):

• The C1144 closure has been lifted as of midday today (Wed 24 June);
• stop go operations might remain in place in certain locations whilst final works are completed

U1207 (Road from Quoich Bridge to Kinloch Hourn):

• weekday closure Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30 (applies all this week, including on 25/26 June)
• 29 June – 01 July 2026 – road closure remains in place 08:30-17:30
• Road reopens on 02 July
• Stop/go operations will remain in place at certain locations and specifically at the Quoich Bridge

We thank all road users for their patience while we are nearing completion of these road works. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on skye.reinforcement@sse.com if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

We have today published a new economic report setting out the significant economic benefits associated with our planned £29bn investment in new and upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure across the north of Scotland.

The report, titled ‘Re‑energising the North: Transforming Scotland’, provides an update on our previously outlined economic analysis on plans to invest billions in mission-critical grid infrastructure, providing further insight into the scale of economic opportunity associated with the investment programme.

The report reaffirms our programme as one of the largest private infrastructure investments in Scotland’s history, with around £29bn of planned investment across the north of Scotland in the next five years, and it details the extent of the economic opportunity across the region.

Using advanced economic modelling to analyse the impact of clean power infrastructure investment, the report’s findings conclude that our investment: 

• Will support up to 10,000 jobs in the north of Scotland, and 24,000 across Scotland; 
• When added to investment by other transmission operators and investment in generation will add around £60bn to UK economic output - with the Scottish economy up to 3% larger over the long term; 
• Will deliver long-term improvements in productivity, wages and economic resilience, with employees moving into higher-value roles and key sectors expanding permanently; and 
• Will create unique opportunities for Scottish suppliers, businesses and communities across multiple sectors, including forestry, peatland restoration, aggregates and concrete too. 

The findings highlight the importance of ensuring that the benefits of investment are felt locally, with thousands of skilled jobs, increased supply chain activity, and investment flowing into communities across the north of Scotland.

Read the full News and Views article to find out more.

We would like to inform you that our contractor Balfour Beatty has submitted an updated layout for the proposed Ashaig workers’ village to the Highland Council.

This update was made following feedback from the Highland Council and consultees. The overall footprint of the site has been reduced, with a focus on utilising existing brownfield land and minimising use of greenfield land. While the layout remains broadly similar to the previous design, the storage facilities have been moved off site and the accommodation blocks are now proposed as double storey rather than single storey, allowing for a more compact arrangement.

The updated layout is now available to view on the Highland Council planning portal with reference 25/02051/FUL; the application remains open for public comment until 29 June 2026.

We would encourage anyone with an interest to review the information and share any feedback through the planning portal comment system. Please visit www.streets-uk.com/balfour/ where you find further details on the proposed workers' village and other ancillary planning applications Balfour Beatty have proposed, such as borrow pits.

If you have any questions regarding Balfour Beatty’s planning applications, please don’t hesitate to reach out to skyecommunications@balfourbeatty.com.

We are pleased to share an update on current road closures timelines:

C1144 (Road from A87 Junction to Quoich Bridge):

• weekday closure until 26 June 2025, Mon-Thu 08:30-16:00 & Fri 08:30-13:00

U1207 (Road from Quoich Bridge to Kinloch Hourn):

• until and including 24 June 2026 – weekday closure Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30
• 25/26 June 2026 – road open, stop/go traffic management
• 29/30 June 2026 – road closure 08:30-17:30
• 01 July – completion of closures, road re-opens

Full access all the way to Kinloch Hourn expected from 01 July 2026 onwards.

Please find below some further background information:

A short delay has affected the reopening of the C1144 due to recent adverse weather conditions, which prevented surfacing works from being completed during periods of significant rainfall. The road was originally scheduled to reopen on 19 June 2026. This has now been revised to 26 June 2026, with works ongoing to bring this forward to 23 June, if conditions allow.

On the U1207, the current closure will remain in place up to and including 24 June 2026. Temporary traffic management using stop and go will be in operation on 25 and 26 June. A further full closure is required on 29 and 30 June to complete final surfacing works. The road is expected to be fully reopened following completion of these works.

We will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available. If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please contact skye.reinforcement@sse.com

We are continuing work on the C1144 and U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road. Traffic management, including stop and go measures and daytime road closures, will remain in place while these works are completed.

• Kinloch Hourn to Quoich Bridge: ongoing daytime weekday closures, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
• Quoich Bridge to Kingie: daytime weekday closures from 11 May 2026 to 01 June 2026: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Kingie to A87: Shorter daytime closures at work locations from the week commencing 01 June 2026 as follows:

            The above information is also available on this map 

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly
• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works. Please accept our apologise for the inconvenience caused.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Borrow pit consultation underway

Consultation is now under way on proposals for two borrow pit sites near Skeabost and Glenelg, which would support construction of local sections of the Skye Reinforcement Project .

Borrow pits are temporary excavations used to source materials locally. This helps reduce heavy vehicle movements and overall impact on local roads and the environment.

What happens next

Balfour Beatty recently held drop‑in events for local communities and the consultation remains open. The initial feedback period closes 27 May 2026, with further in-person events planned in June 2026

Have your say

You can view the proposals and share feedback online:

• View Glenelg consultation
• View Skeabost consultation
• Submit feedback

If you would prefer a printed copy of the information, or have any questions, you can contact the project team via:

• Freephone: 0800 987 5990

As part of the Broadford Substation Extension project, we will be carrying out improvement works on a short section of Old Corry Road. This includes around 300 metres between the A87 junction and the substation entrance. Dates are indicative and may change as the programme is confirmed.

The works will help keep the road safe during construction and will leave a better‑quality road once the project is complete. The works will include rebuilding and widening the road, widening of the A87 junction and repairs to potholes along the full length of Old Corry Road.

Access for residents, local businesses and emergency services will be maintained at all times, and traffic will continue to move with management measures in place if required.

The road works are expected to take around five months in total. Subject to approvals, works are currently planned as follows:

• May 2026: site set‑up
• June 2026: temporary diversion road
• July and August 2026: road reconstruction
• September 2026: A87 junction improvements

Upcoming deliveries

Temporary welfare facilities for construction staff will be installed near the substation to support the works. We have been advised that deliveries will take place from Wednesday 13 May to Friday 15 May 2026. Over this period, approximately 20 heavy goods vehicles will travel to the site.

There may be short delays as vehicles turn from the A87 into Old Corry Road. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have any questions, please get in touch on skye.reinforcement@sse.com.

We are continuing work on the C1144 and U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road. Traffic management, including stop and go measures and daytime road closures, will remain in place while these works are completed.

• Kinloch Hourn to Quoich Bridge: ongoing daytime weekday closures, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
• Quoich Bridge to Kingie: daytime weekday closures from 11 May 2026 to 01 June 2026: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Kingie to A87: Shorter daytime closures at work locations from the week commencing 01 June 2026. Timings will be confirmed closer to the start of works.
• Please click here for a map of the locations mentioned above.

Please be aware that a culvert at Inshlaggan will be replaced on Monday, 11 May and Tuesday, 12 May 2026, using stop/go traffic management. Apologies for slightly longer delays while the road is required to be made safe for passing vehicles.

This set of overall road works are due to be completed during the week commencing 22 June 2026.

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly
• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works. Please accept our apologise for the inconvenience caused.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

We are continuing work on the C1144 and U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road. Traffic management, including stop and go measures and daytime road closures, will remain in place while these works are completed.

• Kinloch Hourn to Quoich Bridge: ongoing daytime weekday closures, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
• Quoich Bridge to Kingie: daytime weekday closures from the week commencing 11 May 2026, for up to three weeks (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm).
• Kingie to A87: Short daytime closures at work locations from the week commencing 25 May 2026. Timings will be confirmed closer to the start of works.

Please click here for a map of the locations mentioned above.

This set of overall road works are due to be completed during the week commencing 22 June 2026.

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly
• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works. Please accept our apologise for the inconvenience caused.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

We wanted to let you know about upcoming cable drum deliveries to a laydown area south of Fort Augustus Substation by Auchterawe as part of the Skye Reinforcement Project.

When and where

• Deliveries are scheduled to take place from Monday to Wednesday next week (13th – 16th April), with six deliveries each day, totalling eighteen over the three-day period.
• They will travel via lorry along the A82 from Inverness, turning toward Auchterawe, to a laydown area adjacent to the site, turning off before the substation. This will be the same route as previous cable drum deliveries carried out earlier this year. 
• They are expected to take place during the morning across the 3 days.

The team are coordinating to ensure all logistics run smoothly, including escorts to minimise disruption, however if you have any questions or concerns regarding these deliveries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We’d also like to apologise for the limited notice regarding these deliveries and for any inconvenience they may cause as we work to support the progress of the project.

As part of ongoing works in the area, please be advised of the following traffic management arrangements on the C1144 and U1297:

U1207 Road Closure

• Location: U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road West of Quoich Bridge
• Duration: ongoing and until further notice
• Closure Times: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30

C1144 works

• Location: C1144 from A87 junction to Quoich Bridge
• Duration: ongoing and until further notice
• Traffic Management: stop/go operations in place in selected locations 
• Upcoming periodic and localised closure which may be starting during week commencing 20 April 2026 to allow for surfacing - updates will be made available on this website.

We are aiming to have all roadworks completed by end of May 2026.

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly
• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Please be informed that there will be an emergency weekend closure on the U1207 (just west of Quoich Bridge) on:

Saturday 17 January & Sunday 18 January 2026
09am - 5pm

The weekday closure also remains in place.

Please accept our apologies for the short notice of this weekend closure.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact skye.reinforcement@sse.com

U1207 West of Quoich Bridge – Road Closure and Access Information

As part of ongoing works in the area, please be advised tha the following road closure remains in place:

Road Closure

• Location: U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road West of Quoich Bridge

• Duration: From Monday 7 July 2025 until early 2026

• Closure Times: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly

• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Due to the recent yellow weather warnings, we’ve had to adjust our plans for the works east of Quioch Bridge.

New Road Closure Dates (applies to east of Quoich Bridge only!):

• Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th October
• 08:30-17:30

Road Open (applies to east of Quoich Bridge only!):

• Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd October

Please note:
🚧 The closure west of Quoich Bridge remains in place throughout, as before.

Many thanks for your understanding as we respond to changing weather condidtions. 

Please get in touch via skye-reinforcement@sse.com if you have any questions.

As part of ongoing road works, please note that the current road closure will be extended to begin 1.8 miles east of Quoich Bridge for one week only, from 29 September to 03 October 2025.

Road Closure

• Location: U1207/C1144 Kinloch Hourn Road East of Quoich Bridge

• Duration: From Monday 29 Sep until 03 Oct 2025

• Closure Times: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly

• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Since Monday 07 July, a road closure has been in place, located on the U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road West of Quoich Bridge, anticipated to continue until early 2026. 

The initial closure times implemented were as follows: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30

However, following review from our contractors, as of Monday 28 July, the closure has been pushed back by 30 minutes in the morning to increase the availability of public access.

The updated closure times (as of 28 July) are as follows:

• Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these works and hope that the adjusted closure time proves beneficial to road users.

We kindly remind all visitors to please:

• Park responsibly
• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Delivery of Welfare Cabins to Edinbane Substation

As part of our ongoing Skye Reinforcement project, this week will see the commencement of a delivery of Welfare Cabins to the Edinbane Substation Site.

The delivery operation for the Welfare setup will begin on Wednesday 16 July and there will be intermittent large delivery traffic for 2-3 weeks following this which may cause some disruption to regular traffic, particularly on Balmeanach Road.

We would be happy to liaise further to address specific concerns and should you require any additional information please get in touch with us at skye.reinforcement@sse.com

U1207 West of Quoich Bridge – Road Closure and Access Information

As part of ongoing works in the area, please be advised of the following:

Road Closure

• Location: U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road West of Quoich Bridge

• Duration: From Monday 7 July 2025 until early 2026

• Closure Times: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30

Parking and Access

We recognise this is a popular area for hill walking and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the works, which have resulted in reduced parking availability.

We kindly ask all visitors to:

• Park responsibly

• Keep Passing Places, the road itself, and farm tracks clear at all times to ensure safe vehicle movement and maintain essential access for residents, emergency services, and road work teams.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we carry out these works.

For enquiries, please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

We would like to inform you that the U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road road will be closed west of Quoich Bridge during the period Monday 23 June and Friday 04 July 2025:

The road is open during the night, Friday afternoon and on Saturday/Sunday. Please find the exact closure times below.

Advance Notice: From 07th July the closure times at the same location will change to full weekday day-time closures (08:00-17:30) without midday amnesties. The road will remain open during the evenings/nights and on weekends.


We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience these closures may cause and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

The U1207 Kinloch Hourn Road road will be closed west of Quoich Bridge Monday 16 June – Thursday 19 June 2025 all day with midday amnesty (12:30-13:30) and on Friday 20 June 2025 in the morning only (until 12:30). The road is open during the night, Friday afternoon and on Saturday/Sunday.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience these closures may cause and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Full Road Closure details :

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: 07721 462 330

Planning consent granted for the Skye Reinforcement project

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to approve its Section 37 consent application for the replacement of the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Ardmore on Skye, the ‘Skye Reinforcement’, which will boost energy security and renewable connection to the grid.

The existing, single circuit overhead line is fast reaching the end of its operational life, with its replacement critical to maintaining network reliability and security of supply for homes and businesses along its route and in the Western Isles.

The existing overhead line is operating at its capacity limit, preventing the connection of new renewable electricity in the area.  Its replacement will have a greater capacity, enabling the connection of new renewable electricity generation - and will also further strengthen network reliability and security of supply. 

The replacement of the overhead line will also require the extension of Broadford and Edinbane Substations.

The full Press Release is available to read here.

The roads authority are continuing to undertake essential surfacing works from Loch Coire Schubh in a westerly direction for a length of approximately 1km. These works were programmed for 5 days from but experienced a delayed start due to unforeseen circumstances. The works will now be finishing on Monday 09 June with the tempory closure remaining in place for Monday 09 June.

SSEN Transmission road works will also continue for the remainder of the week. These will be undertaken under day-time closure with midday amnesties.

All road closures are in force to protect the workforce and the public. 

Maren Ebeling,
Community Liaison Manager

skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Please note that the U1207 road will be closed west of Quoich Bridge on Monday 26 - Thursday 29 May 2025, midday amnesties apply.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Road closure order details for information (enforced locally Monday 26 May 2025 – Thursday 29 May 2025)

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

The roads authority are planning to undertake surfacing works from Loch Coire Schubh in a westerly direction for a length of approximately 1km. These works are programmed for 5 days from Monday 02 June to Friday 06 June. The road will be temporarily closed for these essential operational resurfacing works.

Due to the restricted road widths no passing places on the Kinloch Hourn brae these works require a temporary road closure between 0900hrs until 1700hrs with no amnesty opening times. The road closure will be in force to protect the public and the workforce.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

There will be no planned closures on the C1144/U1207 during the week commencing 19 May 2025.

Surfacing works west of the Quoich Bridge will be undertaken under Stop/Go traffic management - please accept our apologies for any delays.  

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Please note that the Kinloch Hourn (U1207) road will be closed west of Quoich Bridge on

- Thursday 15 May 2025 08:30-12:30 and 13:30-17:30 and on
- Friday 16 May 2025 08:30-12:30

The C1144/U1207 remains open otherwise with all other works undertaken under Stop/Go traffic management. Please expect delays of up to 30mins Monday-Wednesday west of Quoich Bridge

Two machinery deliveries on low loaders are planned for Monday and Tuesday (one each day) - this will cause delays between the A87 and Quoich Bridge.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Please note that the C1144 Kinlochhourn road will be closed 3 miles west of Quoich Bridge on Tuesday 06 May 2025 in the afternoon for approximately 2 hrs from 13:30 due to rock blasting taking place.

The C1144 remains open otherwise with all other works undertaken under Stop/Go traffic management where required. Short delays my occur.

Please note there’s expected to be a planned short delay of up to 20mins near Quoich Bridge on Wednesday afternoon (07 May) due to off-road blasting. 

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience these closures may cause and please get in touch if you have any feedback or concerns regarding these closures.

Please note that the C1144 will be closed at 2.5 miles west of Quoich Bridge in the afternoon of Tuesday 29 April (12:30-17:30).  
 
The C1144 remains open otherwise with all other works undertaken under Stop/Go traffic management. Short delays my occur. 

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks. 

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback. 

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager 

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330 

It is expected that all works on the C1144 will be undertaken under Stop/Go operations during the week commencing  21 April 2025. Please expect short delays, particularly west of Kingie.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

It is expected that all works on the C1144 will be undertaken under Stop/Go operations during the week commencing 14 April 2025. Please expect short delays. 

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks. 

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback. 

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager 

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330 

It is expected that all works on the C1144 will be undertaken under Stop/Go operations during the week commencing  07 April 2025. Please expect short delays.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

It is expected that all works on the C1144 will be undertaken under Stop/Go operations during the week commencing  31 March 2025. Please expect short delays, particularly west of Kingie.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

It is expected that all works on the C1144 will be undertaken under Stop/Go operations during the week commencing  24 March 2025. Please expect short delays, particularly west of Kingie.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

We would like to inform the public that the C1144 will be closed west of Quoich Bridge for one hour between 2pm and 4pm on Monday 17th March 2025.

The road remains open at all other times.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

The road remains open at all other times.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping all road users and the workforce safe. Many thanks.

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Road closure information for week commencing 03 March 2025:

• West of Quoich Bridge up to Loch Doire Duibh: The road closure (with amnesties) will be enforced on Monday only (amnesties apply).

• Road failure at Loch Doire Duibh: full road closure all week Mon-Fri 08:30am – 5:30pm, no midday or Friday afternoon amnesties. Road open during the evening/night. Emergency access for blue light vehicles at all times.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Road Closure Order details:

* no midday/early Friday amnesties at Loch Doire Duibhe

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Due to surfacing works the road will be closed all week (w/c 24 February 2025) between Kingie and Quoich Bridge (amnesties as per the table below).

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Road Closure Order details:

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

We are committed to supporting the communities in the north of Scotland where we operate, both now and in the future. As part of our ongoing efforts to make a difference and have a positive impact on local communities, we are proud to offer volunteering days to local groups and charities, particularly in the areas that host our electricity infrastructure or where our proposed projects are located. 

This month, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Volunteering Webpage, designed to make it easier for local communities to request volunteering support from us. To request our help, simply complete the ‘Volunteering Nomination Form’ linked at the bottom of our new webpage. Please note, as our team works on a voluntary basis, it may take us some time to coordinate our people and match them with opportunities. We kindly ask for your patience as we work to keep up with volunteering demand.

Thank you for considering SSEN Transmission as a partner in your community efforts. Together, we can leave a positive, lasting legacy and help transform communities across the north of Scotland.

Due to surfacing works the road will be closed all week (w/c 17 February 2025) between Kingie and Quoich Bridge (amnesties as per the table below)

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Road Closure Order details:

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

There are no planned road closures during the week commencing 10 February 2025. All works will be undertaken under stop/go operations where required.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.


The road closure order remains in place but will not be enforced w/c 10 February:

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please get in touch if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

There are no planned road closures during the week commencing 03 February 2025. All works will be undertaken under stop/go operations where required.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

The road closure order remains in place but will not be enforced w/c 03 February:

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please contact us if you have any questions, concerns or feedback.

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager

Email: skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Mobile: +44 (0)7721 462 330

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

A map showing the bridge locations can be found here.

Works are undertaken under the general Road Closure Order:

Please find below the the expected/planned work schedule for next week.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for week commencing 04 November 2024.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Works Update Week Commencing 04 November 2024

C1144 Kinloch Hourn Road:

Tue 05 – Thu 07 November: timed, localised road closure at Poll-arigh bridge

All other bridge locations are passable with care. A map showing the bridge locations can be found here.

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

Please find below the the expected/planned work schedule for next week.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for next week and the week after.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Works Update Week Commencing 21 October 2024

C1144:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: timed, localised road closure at Aultnaslat Bridge

Thursday/Friday: timed, localised road closure at Inshlaggan Bridge

All other bridge locations are passable with care. A map showing the bridge locations can be found here.

Earthworks at Ardochy Access Track will continue on Mon/Tue and might result in increased traffic due to stone deliveries.

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

This note is to inform about the following upcoming road works in and near the village of Glenelg.

Timing: works are planned to start week commencing 04 November 2024 (for the expected duration of 3 weeks)

Works locations and details: 

Road leading from Bernera Bay to the Glenelg Ferry Slipway:

• finishing off the road widenings which were started earlier this year
• small section of post and rail fence to secure road edge

• Extension of one existing layby

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for next week and the week after.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Works Update Week Commencing 14 October 2024

C1144:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: timed, localised road closure at Tomdoun Bridge; other bridge locations are passable with care.

Thursday/Friday: timed, localised road closure at Aultnaslat; other bridge locations are passable with care.

A map showing the bridge locations can be found here.

Ardochy Access Track: Earthworks at the access track will result in increased traffic due to stone deliveries.

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

C1144 KINLOCH HOURN ROAD WORKS

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for the road works on the C1144 for week commencing 07 October 2024.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

We thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Works Update Week Commencing 07 October 2024

C1144:

Monday/Tuesday: timed, localised road closure at Tomdoun Bridge – other bridge locations are passable with care.

Wednesday/Thursday: timed, localised road closure at Chorainn Bridge – other bridge locations are passable with care.

A map showing the bridge locations can be found here.

Ardochy Access Track: Earthworks at the access track will result in increased traffic due to stone deliveries (on average 5 lorries per day Mon-Fri)

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

Our contractors Balfour Beatty are planning to undertake some Ground Investigation works (GI works) in the Glengarry and Glenelg area. These works are scheduled to start week commencing 7th October 2024 and are expected to run over an eight week period. The programme and a map are available on the respective links.

The works will be undertaken at bridge locations on access tracks. We do not expect these works to have any significant impact on local communities. 

The works are called ‘Slit Trenching’ - Slit Trenching is the process of creating a narrow trench using an excavator to determine the underlying ground conditions. This information is then used to inform the final design of transmission line and associated access. 

Please address any questions to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

C1144 KINLOCH HOURN ROAD WORKS

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for the road works on the C1144 for week commencing 30 September 2024.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

We also thank all road users for passing the road works with care and at the appropriate speed which helps keeping the workforce safe.

Works Update Week Commencing 30 September 2024

C1144: timed, localised road closure at Tomdoun Bridge – other bridge locations are passable with care. Timings of closure below, for a map see here.

C1144: Earthworks at Ardochy Access Track will result in increased traffic due to stone deliveries (on average 5 lorries per day Mon-Fri)

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

C1144 KINLOCH HOURN ROAD WORKS

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for the road works on the C1144 for the week commencing 23 September 2024.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

Key change to note from previous weeks: With immediate effect the road now remains open for the weekends from FRIDAYS 12:30 (Stop/Go operations might be in place on Friday afternoons).

Week commencing 23 September 2024:

C1144  Monday-Thursday: timed, localised road closure between (an including) the bridges Ardochy East and Inchlaggan (map)

C1144 Friday: timed, localised road closure between (an including) the bridges Ardochy East and Tomdoun (map)

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

C1144 KINLOCH HOURN ROAD WORKS

Please find below the expected/planned work schedule for the road works on the C1144 for the week commencing 16 September 2024.

Please note that this schedule might change at short notice as the team on the road might always face unexpected scenarios. Any significant deviations from the below will be communicated.

The road closures will unfortunately need to be much more strictly enforced from this week onwards as the contractors are moving to the beam removal works which requires them to open up the entire road surface.

Week commencing 16 September 2024:

C1144: timed, localised road closure between (an including) the bridges ‘Ardochy East’ and ‘Aultnaslat’ (for a map see here)

Road remains open all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

Please direct any enquiries to skye.reinforcement@sse.com 

Work Update for week commencing 09 September 2024 

C1144: From Tuesday 03 September -  bridge strengthening works under temporary localised road closure with timed openings as follows: 

*Please note: the morning road closure has been delayed from 8am to 8.30 am to allow for local requirements based on feedback recieved. 

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024). 

RJ MacLeod will minimise actual closure times as much as possible and will do their utmost to remain flexible where possible during closure times. We would be grateful for your assistance and if you could schedule any deliveries and travel accordingly where possible. 

During the week commencing 09 September: 

• Access will be maintained throughout the for the services mentioned in the Highland Council notice, including emergency services.  

• RJ mcleod carrying out scaffolding works on C1144 Road beginning at entrance to C1144 Road A9 Access installing scaffold on bridges 

• Loch Ness tree surgeons carrying out devegging works at various locations on C1144 for bridge works 

• The road will be open all weekend (14/15 Sep) – Stop/Go operation might be in place during the weekend. 

During the week commencing the 09 September works will be carried out in the following areas: 

• Bhiora C11440010  

• Ardochy East C11440010c19 

• Ardochy west Bheithe C11440010c60  

• Chorainn C11440020  

• Inchlaggan C11440030  

• Tomdoun C11440040.   

The road will remain open to the East of ‘Bhiora’ bridge and to the West of ‘Ardochy East’ bridge. 

For any questions please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Works pdate for week commencing 02 September 2024

C1144: From Tuesday 03 September -  bridge strengthening works under temporary localised road closure with timed openings

The Highland Council road closure order reads as follows:

“Access will be maintained throughout the closures for: Emergency Services, Postal Services, Waste Collection and School Transport. Other deliveries outside the opening times will be accommodated where possible to do so.“ (The Highland Council, 20 Aug 2024).

During the week commencing 02 September:

• The first day of closure is Tuesday 03 September 2024 (Road open Monday 02 September but possibly stop/go operations that day)
• The road will be open all weekend (07/08 Sep) – Stop/Go operation might be in place during the weekend.
• Access will be maintained throughout the for the services mentioned in the Highland Council notice, including emergency services.

During the week commencing the 02 September the following bridges will be worked on:

• Bhiora
• Ardochy East

The road will remain open to the East of ‘Bhiora’ bridge and to the West of ‘Ardochy East’ bridge.

For any questions please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Works Update week commencing 12 August 2024

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice.

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5)

Faichemard Camping: Access track maintenance works to be finalised, start of start of demobilisation from site.

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: Localised Road Closure East of Inshlaggan on 15 August, no access between 8am-5pm.

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: West of Kingie, Trial Pit works under Stop/Go operation at two locations, short delays of up to 15mins max possible.

Glenelg/Arnisdale (Section 4)

Moyle/Ratagan: establishment of small welfare compound, vegetation clearance

For any questions please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Works Update week commencing 29 July 2024 

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice. 

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5) 

Faichemard Camping: Access track maintenance works – works expected to be completed by 09 August 2024 

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: no road works week commencing 29 July 2024 

Kingie Site Compound: The Delivery of a water tank on Monday 29 August is expected to be the last sizeable delivery. Further installation work ongoing on site. 

*Advance notice* for the Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: Traffic Management in form of localised road closures are expected to come into force from w/c 5 August 2024. Further details will be provided as soon as they have been confirmed.  

Edinbane (Section 1) 

Substation: Archaeological works ongoing. (Start date 15 July, expected duration 3-4weeks) 

For any questions please contact: 
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Works Update week commencing 22 July 2024

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice.

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5)

Faichemard Camping: Access track maintenance works – Works on going.

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: no works this week

Kingie Site Compound: potential set up of site compound (delivery of cabins) - ** now confirmed for Tuesday 23 July , please expect increased traffic and low loaders on the C1144 and approach roads.

Edinbane (Section 1)

Substation: Archaeological works commenced 15/07/24, in the area surrounding Edinbane Substation. Expected to last 3 weeks.

For any questions please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Works Update week commencing 15 July 2024

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice.

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5)

Faichemard Camping: Access track maintenance works – Works on going.

A87 Crossing: Access track maintenance works – Work Completed

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: ground investigations around retaining road infrastructure (walls, gabion baskets); work locations will be under traffic management (stop/go operations); short delays possible west of Kingie. No road closures. Starting 04/07 – Work Ongoing

Glenelg and Arnisdale (Section 4)

Bernera Bay Site Compound: removal of cabins complete; final site clearance ongoing – Site cleared and removed.

Kyleakin (Section 3)

Kyle Farm (off A87): Access track maintenance works complete and site demobilised.

Sconser (Section 2)

Moll Road: Road Works, open for access only. Tarring of road completed, reinstated works ongoing.

For any questions please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice.

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5)

Faichemard Camping: Access track maintenance works – Works on going.

Munerigie: Access track maintenance works – Works on going, completed by 12/07.

A87 Crossing: Access track maintenance works – Works on going, completed by 12/07.

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: ground investigations around retaining road infrastructure (walls, gabion baskets); work locations will be under traffic management (stop/go operations); short delays possible west of Kingie. No road closures. Starting 04/07.

Glenelg and Arnisdale (Section 4)

Bernera Bay Site Compound: removal of cabins complete; final site clearance ongoing – Site cleared and removed

Kyleakin (Section 3)

Kyle Farm (off A87): Access track maintenance works complete. Site to be demobilised. – Site gone.

Sconser (Section 2)

Moll Road: Road Works, open for access only. RJM to commence taring road at Moll, 04/07.

Drone Survey: Possibility of a drone survey taking place (weather dependant)

For any questions please contact:
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice. Further information on work locations are available in the works document section.

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5)

Faichemard Camping: Access track maintenance works.

Munerigie: Access track maintenance works.

A87 Crossing: Access track maintenance works.

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: ground investigations around retaining road infrastructure (walls, gabion baskets); work locations will be under traffic management (stop/go operations); short delays possible west of Kingie. No road closures.

Glenelg and Arnisdale (Section 4)

Bernera Bay Site Compound: removal of cabins complete; final site clearance ongoing.

Kyleakin (Section 3)

Kyle Farm (off A87): Access track maintenance works complete. Site to be demobilised.

Sconser (Section 2)

Moll Road: Road Works, open for access only.

For any questions please contact:

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Please note: the planned work schedule below might be subject to change at short notice.

Glengarry (Section 4 & 5)

Faichemard Camping (off A87): Access track maintenance works continue.

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: Road works delayed. The road will remain open all week (please note this only refers to SSEN Transmission works).

Glenelg and Arnisdale (Section 4)

Bernera Bay Site Compound: Removal of cabins planned for Monday 24 June and Tuesday 25 June.

Kyleakin (Section 3)

Kyle Farm (off A87): Access track maintenance works. To be completed this week.

Sconser (Section 2)

Moll Road: Road Works, open for access only.

For any questions please contact:

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Glengarry (Section 4 and 5) 

Faichemard Camping (off A87): Access track maintenance works continue. 

Kinloch Hourn Road C1144: Road works delayed. The road will remain open all week (please note this only refers to SSEN Transmission works). 

Glenelg/Arnisdale (Section 4) 

Moyle/Ratagan: Clearing of windfall timber to be completed this week. 

Kyleakin (Section 3) 

Kyle Farm (off A87): Access track maintenance works continue. 

Broadford and Strath (Section 2 and 3) 

Broadford Substation: Drone Survey work, 18-19 June 2024 (weather dependent). 

Sconser (Section 2) 

Moll Road: Road Works, open for access only. 

Struan (Section 0/1) 

Edinbane Substation: Drone Survey work, 17-19 June 2024 (weather dependent). 

For any questions please contact:

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Faichemard Camping (off A87): Access track maintenance works continue. Further information on location here.

A87 (between Glengarry and Glengarry Viewpoint East): Bellmouth surveys; temporary traffic management might be in place to protect workforce. Short delays possible. Further information on locations available here.

Kinloch Hourn Road, C1144: Road works delayed. The road will remain open all week (please note this only refers to SSENT works).

Glenelg/Arnisdale (Section 4)

Moyle/Ratagan: Access track maintenance work to start. Further information on location here.

Kyleakin (Section 3)

Kyle Farm (off A87): Access track maintenance works continue. Further information on location here.

Sconser (Section 2)

Moll Road: Road Works; road open for access only.

Sligachan: Drone survey works.


For any questions please contact:

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Kinloch Hourn, Road C1144: Road works delayed. The road will remain open all week (please note this only refers to SSENT works).

Access Track, Faichemard Camping (off A87): Access Track Works taking place during the course of the week.

Quoich Bridge loop track: The plant will be delivered to site during the course of the week.

Glenelg (Section 4)

Track at Beolary: Works finished; plant moved to Bernera Bay site compound from where it will be picked up early in the week. Pick up of plant using low loaders (planned Mon/Tue).

Bernera Bay: Welfare units now ready for movement. Pick up dates will be advised as soon as possible.

Broadford (Section 3)

Proposed Accommodation Village site: Ground investigation work to inform environmental assessments. One digger on site.

Sligachan (Section 2)

A87: Core trialling (continued). Traffic Management by ALBA, please expect short delays.

Sligachan:Drone Survey work (continued).

Look ahead

Invergarry/Kinloch Hourn Road (Section 4 and 5): w/c 24 June transport of drilling rig.


For any questions please contact:

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Please note that the below is the planned work schedule which might be subject to change at short notice.

Invergarry (Section 4 and 5)

Kinloch Hourn, Road C1144: Road works delayed. The road will remain open all week (please note this only refers to SSENT works).

Access Track, Faichemard Camping (off A87): Survey work taking place during the course of the week.

Glenelg (Section 4)

Track at Beolary: Finalising capping works. Expected to be finished by Wed/Thu.

Bernera Bay: Welfare unit movement delayed. No activity this week.

Sligachan (Section 2)

A87: Core trialling (continued). Traffic Management by ALBA, please expect short delays.

Sligachan: Drone Survey work.


For any questions please contact:

Maren Ebeling, Community Liaison Manager
skye.reinforcement@sse.com

Following Ofgem’s decision to approve the Final Needs Case for the Fort Augustus to Skye Reinforcement Project, SSEN Transmission’s Managing Director Rob McDonald said: 

“The existing Fort Augustus to Skye overhead line is fast reaching the end of its operational life, as demonstrated by two major faults in recent months which resulted in the temporary loss of power to over 20,000 customers along its route and in the Western Isles, which is supplied by two subsea cables from north Skye.

“Alongside the need to keep the lights on for homes and businesses along its route and in the Western Isles, the replacement line will also increase the capacity of the local electricity transmission network to enable the connection of new renewable electricity generation along its route.  The need for this project is therefore beyond doubt and we welcome Ofgem’s final approval of need following its assessment of our robust Final Needs Case.

 “We now look forward to the Scottish Government’s determination of our Section 37 planning application and remain committed to work constructively with all stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of this critical local and national infrastructure, building on our proud heritage of powering the highlands and islands as we continue to deliver a network for net zero emissions and secure future electricity supplies across the north of Scotland.”

View Ofgem's Final Needs Case decision here

Please note that the regulatory Needs Case for the project is very much seperate to the Section 37 planning approval process, which is still under consideration by the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit. 

Following the Section 37 application for the Skye Reinforcement Project to the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in October 2022, four pieces of additional information has been submitted to support the application.

These additional pieces include four alternative viewing angles from Kylerhea village and Bealach, a Peat Data Report, corrected figures rectifying some inaccuracies within the forestry chapter of the EIA, and a Derogation Case submitted in relation to Section 3 (Broadford to Kyle Rhea). 

The documents can be viewed on the ECU website or via the 'Project Documents' tab on the left hand site of this webpage.

Thank you for sharing your views with us 

We recently launched a pre-application consultation exhibition to gain views and feedback on our proposals for Broadford Substation reinforcement and extension and Edinbane Substation reinforcement and extension.

The proposed substation works are an integral part of the Skye Reinforcement scheme, which will ensure security of supply to homes and businesses and facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation across the region. During our drop-in events held in Skeabost and Broadford on 8th September 2022, attendees were able to view key project information about our substation reinforcement and extension proposals, ask questions to the project team and share feedback ahead of submission of planning applications.

We also hosted an online Virtual Consultation Event on Monday 12th September.

Our feedback period closed on Friday 07th October, and we would like to extend thanks to all those who took the time to attend an event, or provide feedback to the team.