Some long-awaited road work is slated to begin in Inverness County.

According to a government release, a 6.3 kilometre section of the Marble Mountain Road near Orangedale will be tendered to be repaved this construction season.

Paving will begin near Orangedale and proceed towards Valley Mills.

This work is in addition to the 8km paving project begun last year on the Marble Mountain Road.

MLA Allan MacMaster says “People who regularly use this road have been very patient waiting for these improvements. This work will make a real difference for them.”