A road in Dingwall has been locked down to carry out an emergency investigation into a gas leak.
Mill Street has been shut temporarily with drivers urged to avoid the area.
The closure was announced at around 12pm today, with the road set to closed for at least four days with works to carry on until the weekend.
Scotland Gas Networks is currently looking into the leak.
The closure is affecting the A834 from the junction at Bridgend Avenue to the junction at Millcraig Road.
Businesses on Mill Street remain open in the meantime.
An SGN spokesperson said: “We’re currently investigating the cause of low pressure in our gas network in Mill Street, Dingwall which has left some properties without gas.
“For everyone’s safety around our work area, we’ve temporarily closed the road. A signed diversion route is in place for motorists.
“All being well, we hope to reopen the road by the weekend.”
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Local butcher George Cockburn and Son, speaking to The P&J say they are unconcerned with the ongoing investigation.
A spokesman for the shop said: “We are still open the now.
“The gas workers are on the road just now at the moment digging up a hole in the road.
“As far as I know they haven’t evacuated any houses, the gas board have come in to tell me it’s only a loss of pressure in the pipes.”
Frank Nicol Farm and Garden supplies also remain open as normal, despite road closure providing some inconveniences to staff and customers.
A Frank Nicol spokeswoman said: “I been told there is some sort of issue with the nearby gas pipes, but I don’t know much more than that.
“We are still open but it just means that you need to take a diversion to get to us.
“It’s a longish way to get here but we get on with it nonetheless.”
The Highland Council have also been approached about this incident.
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