Update on 15 May 2025: Due a operational issues works on the A9 South of Dalwhinnie could not be completed last night (14/05/25) and will now be completed overnight on Thursday 15 May. The subsequent works programme will also be impacted. All new information is below. 

• Carriageway works to start on Sunday 11 May for over six locations

• Convoy with temporary traffic lights

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road improvements on the A9, in six locations between Dalwhinnie and Calvine.

These works will see 2.7km of the single carriageway resurfaced, under temporary traffic lights with a 10mph convoy control, between the hours of 7pm and 6am. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours however a speed restriction may still be in place due to traffic running over a temporary surface and no road marking.

A9 South of Dalwhinnie: Works will take place here over five nights on Sunday 11 May, Monday 12 May, Wednesday 14 May, Thursday 15 May and Friday 16 May.

A9 South of Drumochter Lodge: Works will take place here over two nights on Tuesday 13 May and Friday 16 May.

A9 Dalreoch to Dalnamein: Works will take place here over ten nights between Monday 19 May and Friday 30 May.

A9 South of Clunes Lodge (North of Calvine): Works will take place here over sixteen nights between Sunday 1 June and Tuesday 24 June.

A9 Layby 66 NB (Drumochter Duals): Works will take place here over the night of Thursday 19 June.

A9 Layby 60 NB (Glen Garry): Works will take place here over the night of Monday 23 June.

Access through the works sites for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These crucial surfacing projects along the A9 will fix existing defects and significantly enhance the driving experience for all motorists. Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and safely. We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.

“To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.”

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, Twitter @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.