Residents of a village on the main route between Oban and Fort William are delighted that their crossing is being upgraded.
Work is currently underway on the pedestrian crossing in Benderloch near Oban.
The zebra crossing is to become a new signalised puffin crossing to help villagers cross the A828 Connel to Ballachulish road safely.
They also hope it will help to slow down traffic travelling through the village.
The £60,000 scheme will see the existing crossing upgraded with new pedestrian signals and new surfacing along with drainage, kerbs, pavements and electrical improvements as part of the package of improvements.
Margaret Adams, convener of Ardchattan Community Council, who lives in Benderloch, said: “At the moment we have a zebra crossing and shall we say that motorists don’t often pay much attention to it.
“There have been quite a few near misses and we have lobbied for a better crossing for some time, one drivers will actually stop at.
“I think there are so few zebra crossings nowadays I don’t think people are used to seeing them. Sometimes drivers just carry on.
“The new crossing will have red lights, so people will stop.
“Also it might alleviate the problem of people speeding through the village.
“We have been keen to have the crossing changed for some time.”
The work, which got under way on Monday, is expected to take up to four weeks to complete. It will take place between 7am and 5pm on weekdays, with no work planned for weekends.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place.
Due to the restricted width of the carriageway a 10mph convoy system will be implemented on Monday February 23 whilst the surfacing work is carried out. Access to properties will be maintained at all times.
Consultation has been carried out with Transport Scotland, the local authority and local businesses to inform them of the works.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “We’re pleased to begin the improvements to the crossing in Benderloch that will see the current zebra crossing upgraded to a puffin crossing, providing increased safety features for all pedestrians.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while we complete these crossing improvements, and would encourage them to plan their journeys in advance.”