WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has supported the installation of a new footbridge near the Naver Bridge development it is completing on behalf of the Highland Council.
The footbridge leads to Farr Beach and was delivered in a project led by the Bettyhill, Altnahara, and Strathnaver Community Council.
The council obtained funding for the footbridge, with Wills Bros Civil Engineering stepping in to provide labour and equipment to assist with the removal of the old crossing and disposal of materials, before then assembling and installing the new bridge.
The new Naver Bridge, located near Bettyhill along the A836, opened to traffic at the end of February, with the project due to complete this summer. First beginning in 2024, the development has replaced the aged single track wrought iron plate girder bridge over the River Naver.
Highland Council’s Sutherland committee vice chair, north west and central Sutherland member Hugh Morrison, said, “The footbridge will be a great local asset, and The Highland Council is very appreciative of the efforts of the local community council, and WBCEL to bring this project to a conclusion. It highlights the real value of working together in local co-operation.
“It is also great to see the Naver Bridge route open for traffic and thanks go to contractors and our council staff for all their work to date on this key infrastructure development.”
