Plans for Carrbridge-Aviemore active travel route

Getty Images A view of the main street in Carrbridge showing rows of houses and small gardens with flowers.Getty Images
The new route would allow walkers and cyclists to travel safely between Carrbridge and Aviemore

Plans have been lodged for a 5.5 mile (9km) active travel route between Aviemore and Carrbridge in the Highlands.

The Scottish government said the new pedestrian and cycle-friendly link would be built during the construction of dual carriageway on the A9 between the Slochd and Dalraddy.

A public consultation was held on the proposals last year.

Transport officials said a signalled crossing would be installed on the A95 at Granish to address safety concerns raised during the consultation.