The road has been proposed to ease congestion and open up land for new housing developments.

The dispute involving about 200 Stagecoach drivers threatened to disrupt Highland and Orkney services.

The Unite union says the dispute over pay involves about 200 of its members.

There has been a row over availability of services after a woman died and another woman took unwell.

NHS Highland says the plan covered the delivery of 24/7 urgent care for Portree, but not emergencies.

It follows two medical emergencies in Portree at the weekend where a woman died and another was unable to access a hospital.

Emergency services were called late on Saturday - the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Residents say improvements recommended six years have not been fully implemented.