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£1m bridge refurbishment completed almost two months late

Google A view along the A96's bridge at Fochabers. The carriageway is quiet with only a few vehicles on the crossing.Google
The A96 River Spey Bridge project was originally scheduled to be completed in September

A £1m refurbishment of a road bridge in Moray has been completed almost two months later than planned.

The work on the A96 River Spey Bridge at Fochabers started on 6 July and had originally been scheduled to finish on 19 September.

Roads maintenance company Amey said it appreciated the extended project had caused disruption and thanked residents and businesses for their patience.

It said the improvements included a new road surface and repairs to the parapet.

Amey said all traffic management measures had been removed.

A spokesperson said: "We appreciate that the extended programme has caused disruption and thank residents, businesses and road users for their patience throughout the works.

"The refurbishment has delivered substantial improvements to the bridge, including new waterproofing and road surfacing, improved drainage, renewed expansion joints and repairs to the parapet."

Scottish Conservatives Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle said fully reopening the crossing to traffic had been "long overdue".