Causeway closed during severe weather

 

18 October 2024

Severe weather forced the closure of Baleshare causeway this morning. Strong southerly winds pushing rough seas caused waves to crash onto the roadway.

Hazards to people walking or driving across the route heightened as the high tide approached.

Benbecula Coastguards said: “Baleshare Causeway North Uist has been closed by Police Scotland  due to overtopping, watch being maintained by HM Coastguard Benbecula.

The causeway was shut before 7am, reopening after 10am when the tide started to recede.