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Shetland Council Resurfaces A970; Air Service Cuts Prompt Regional Review

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What happened

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Shetland Islands Council confirmed that resurfacing work on the A970 north of Lerwick is scheduled to last until the end of October. This project involves replacing the carriageway surface and installing new reflectors, with peak hour traffic lights being manually operated. Separately, a Highlands and Islands aviation summit is planned to review air services in the region, following Loganair cutting back services to Inverness earlier this summer.

From shetnews.co.uk

Why it matters

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The road resurfacing project on the A970 may cause traffic delays, affecting local transport. The cuts to air services in the region have prompted politicians to push for a fundamental review of lifeline air services, citing reliability and affordability issues for islanders.

From shetnews.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Shetland Islands CouncilScottish unitary authority council managing the A970 resurfacing project
  • InvernessCity where Loganair cut services, prompting the regional aviation review

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Shetland Islands CouncilSpeculative

    The council might face increased costs associated with the major resurfacing project on the A970.

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