A9

In the years following the pandemic, the A9 between Perth and Inverness saw a troubling rise in fatal and serious collisions. In response, Transport Scotland established the A9 Partnership Safety Group, bringing together key partners including BEAR Scotland, WJ, and Clearview Intelligence to deliver targeted improvements on this vital route. Together, we developed and implemented … Continued

Updated 27 June 2025: Due to a change in resources, signing improvements on the A9 south of Birnam will now take place during the day on Tuesday 1 July from 9am to 4pm. This change to daytime working means traffic lights are no longer required and works can be completed in one day. Please see … Continued

Overnight works start on Monday 30 June for four nights Lane closures from 7pm to 6am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to start overnight ground investigation works on the A9 at Raigmore Interchange, Inverness from Monday 30 June. This investigation will inform proposed active travel improvements which will see full-time … Continued

Works start on Monday 21 July for 20 weeks Temporary speed restrictions Traffic lights in place at night and weekends   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential maintenance on both lanes of the A9 over Cromarty Bridge, near Dingwall, from Monday 21 July. Works are expected to take … Continued

Bridge deck refurbishment works started on Monday 28 April More extensive concrete repairs required with completion now anticipated by Friday 26 September Contraflow system in place for duration of works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been carrying out essential maintenance work on the northbound carriageway of the A9 over Findhorn Bridge near … Continued

Update 4 August 2025:  Due to the Met Office amber weather warning, operatives will not be able to return to the A9 near Newtonmore tonight (Monday 4 August) as planned. Works will be re-commence tomorrow night (Tuesday 5 August). Please see new information below.   Works starting Thursday 3 July Overnight lane closures with convoy … Continued

Additional bridge tower strengthening works required with completion expected in Autumn 2026 Span 13 painting works to complete in Autumn 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures     Thanks to a £4million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is undertaking essential safety improvements on the A9 … Continued

Update 12 June 2025: Due to a change in the scope of the works on the A9 at Crubenmore, works will now be completed by the morning of Thursday 26 June. Please see new information below in red.   Carriageway improvements start on Sunday 15 June Night time lane closures with convoy   BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Resurfacing starting on Wednesday 11 June Lane closure with convoy between 7pm and 6am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A9 North of Dunbeath, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 June.   The project will take place from Wednesday 11 June … Continued

Bearing investigations to take place on Saturday 31 May and Monday 2 June Two-way traffic lights on A9 between 8am and 4:30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential bridge investigation work on the bridge carrying the A9 over the River Dulnain, west of Carrbridge.   This essential maintenance … Continued

Updated 23 May 2025: Due to supply issues, works on the A9 at Luncarty will now be rescheduled for later this summer. New dates will be shared in due course.     Works start on Sunday 25 May Convoy with temporary traffic lights on carriageway Northbound slip road closed with diversion in place     … Continued

Updated 06 May 2025: Due to an unforeseen environmental factor, works on the A9 northbound off-slip at Pitlochry have been paused. New dates for the work will be shared as soon as possible.   Works start Monday 28 April 24 hour closure in place between until Sunday 4 May excluding Thursday 1 May On behalf … Continued