A9

Works start on Monday 1 June 2026 Slip road closure in place until 31 December 2026 with diversion in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to repair and enhance the Tummel retaining wall and embankment on the A9 northbound off-slip to Pitlochry (south junction) from Monday … Continued

BEAR Scotland continues to deliver an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement works along the full length of the A9 between Perth and Thurso, on this vital route that connects the Highlands with the central belt, supporting tourism, freight and travel for thousands of people daily. The varied programme of improvements implemented between October and … Continued

  Works start on Sunday 1 February Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Friday 27 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential maintenance works to replace lighting columns on the A9 Kessock Bridge. These street lighting works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Updated 30 March 2026: Due to a weather impacting the wider programme, the below overnight resurfacing of the A9 at Tomich Junction to Delny Muir has been delayed by one night. These works will now take place the following night on 31 March 2026. ·       Carriageway improvement works to start on 4 February 2026 ·       Nighttime … Continued

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