100 signatures reached
To: SSEN, Highland Council
Stop SSEN’s Unworkable Daytime Closure of the A832 at Dundonnell
SSEN plans to close a 4.7 mile section of the A832 at Dundonnell during daytime hours from 27 October to mid‑December 2025 and again from January to March 2026 (possibly longer). The plan currently allows only 2 hours 45 minutes of access in a 14 hour period (closure hours: 07:00–21:00). This is unworkable and wholly inadequate for residents, businesses, carers, school runs, deliveries and visitors. We support essential works, but we need access that keeps daily life functioning.
PROPOSED ACCESS / AMNESTY WINDOWS (per SSEN notice)
• 08:00 – 08:45
• 12:30 – 13:30
• 16:30 – 17:30
(Total access: 2 hours 45 minutes across the day; road closed 07:00– 21:00)
WHAT WE’RE ASKING FOR
We call on SSEN and Highland Council to adopt a more workable solution, specifically:
1) Keep one lane open at all times with traffic lights to manage flow; OR
2) Provide longer and more frequent access windows; OR
3) Schedule road closure with access windows overnight instead of during the day, keeping one lane open throughout the day.
SCOPE & DATES
The daytime closure of the A832 at Dundonnell is scheduled from 27 October to mid‑December 2025, and again from January to March 2026 (possibly onwards).
Why is this important?
WHY THIS MATTERS
The A832 is a vital lifeline road. The proposed daytime closure and very limited ‘amnesty’ windows will isolate households and disrupt essential services (GP/community nursing visits, postal and courier deliveries, trades, home care), harm local businesses and tourism, and place avoidable pressure on emergency access.
NOTES FOR SIGNERS
If you live, work, or regularly travel the A832, please add your village/town and postcode in your comment to show local impact.
Please sign and share: the current proposed daytime closure of the A832 at Dundonnell (27 Oct–mid Dec 2025 & Jan–Mar 2026) is unworkable, inadequate and unacceptable. We’re asking for ONE LANE WITH LIGHTS, or longer/more frequent access windows, or night works. Local life and livelihoods depend on a fair plan.
DISCLAIMER
This petition seeks a safe, workable access plan during SSEN works that protects community life and local businesses.
