A9

Updated 6 January 2026: Due to ongoing discussions with our subcontractor to finalise details of the programme and the industry shutdown over the festive period, these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday 19 January.  We are reviewing the construction programme to identify any tasks which can be completed more quickly in order to … Continued

Updated 16 January 2026: Due to unforeseen issues onsite, work on the A9 on the southbound on slip at Luncarty now requires an extra night of works that will take place on Sunday 18 January. Please see new dates below.   Carriageway works starting Monday 12 January for four nights Southbound on-slip road closed with diversion … Continued

Updated 2 December 2025: More detail of the construction and timeline has been added to the project page. Click here to read more.    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to install a new controlled pedestrian crossing to enhance safety and accessibility for residents and visitors on the A9 in Main Street, … Continued

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance on both lanes of the A9 over Cromarty Bridge, near Dingwall.   The original programme of works was anticipated to last approximately 20 weeks however the bridge requires further concrete repairs to those originally anticipated. Unsuitable weather conditions, including Storms Floris and Amy, have … Continued

Updated 19 February 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, overnight resurfacing on the A9 north of Evanton Junction could not be completed on Tuesday 17 February as planned. Operatives are set to return on Friday 20 February for one night to complete the project. Please see new end date below. Resurfacing starting on Tuesday … Continued

Updated 28 November 2025: Operatives are set to return to the A9 Milton of Leys (Bogbain) junction to carry out drainage improvements from Monday 1 December. Please see new dates below.   Drainage works continue from Monday 1 December Southbound on-slip road closed with diversion in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Improving pedestrian safety in Golspie BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing the installation of a new controlled “Puffin” pedestrian crossing on the A9 Main Street in Golspie to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. This new crossing forms part of our ongoing efforts to make Scotland’s trunk road network safer … Continued

Works to replace the safety barrier in the central reserve start on Monday 20 October for 30 days Lane two closure and temporary reduced speed limit in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to replace safety barriers in the central reserve at the southbound split level dual carriageway section of the … Continued

Updated 7 November 2025: Due to delays elsewhere in the works programme, layby improvements on the A9 between Calvine and Drumochter have been reprogrammed. Layby 66 northbound at Drumochter duals has been rescheduled for Tuesday 11 November and Layby 60 northbound near Glen Garry will now start on Thursday 13 November. Please see new dates … Continued

  Works to begin on Sunday 12 October for seven nights   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight surfacing works at the A9 junction in Roadside, a village located just north of Georgemas, from Sunday 12 October 2025. Works will take place for seven nights between the … Continued

Works start on Monday 13 October Northbound carriageway closed with diversion in place until Friday 24 October   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential maintenance on the Raigmore South Bridge which carries the A9 over Raigmore Interchange.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm … Continued

Works to take place on weeknights only Temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed restriction in place between 20:00 and 07:00 each night   From Monday 25 August, BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential maintenance works on the A9 at the River Braan Bridge, immediately north of Dunkeld. The works … Continued