The lack of white lining at a busy junction in Wick could be an accident risk, a local community councillor has warned.
The intersection of Francis Street, Cliff Road, Dempster Street and Thurso Street, where the A99 meets the A882, has had no road markings since resurfacing was carried out some months ago.
Joanna Coghill, treasurer of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council (RBWCC), is concerned that it is “an accident waiting to happen”.
She raised the issue at the monthly meeting of RBWCC this week.
“We waited months for only some white lines to be repainted onto repaired roads in the town – which was greatly appreciated – but the junction at Francis Street, Dempster Street and Thurso Street remains outstanding,” Mrs Coghill said.
“I don’t understand the thinking or reasoning behind not repainting all the required white lines at the same time.”
The junction is controlled by traffic lights.
Highland Council explained that its focus is on providing a winter service for now and line-painting will be done when the weather allows.
A spokesperson said: “The local road manager is aware this work is outstanding.
“Our road crews continue to prioritise providing a winter service. Line-painting work will be carried out when the weather improves and the resources to carry out the work are available.”
Similar concerns were voiced at a community council meeting in September over the Bridge Street mini-roundabout, which had been left unlined after resurfacing in July.
Bridge Street forms part of the North Coast 500 tourist route and five streets converge at the mini-roundabout. At that time, Mrs Coghill said she was aware of some “near misses” there.
The white-lining work was carried out soon after.