Flood damaged Dallas road repairs

Work is to begin immediately to repair a stretch of road on the outskirts of Dallas which suffered severe damage during yesterday’s flooding.

Around 300 square metres will have to be resurfaced and the road – which links the village with the B9010 – is likely to remain closed until the middle of next week.

The damage to the roadway was caused by a torrent of floodwater after the nearby River Lossie topped its banks.

Homes in the village escaped damage largely thanks to a partially completed embankment currently under construction following flooding in 2014.

On that occasion 27 properties were affected with the cost of damage being put at £600,000.

Until the damaged roadway is repaired motorists are advised to take an alternative route via Dallas Lodge and Branchill before rejoining the B9010.

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Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

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