A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy - Traffic management changes at Dalmagarry

Overnight works - temporary signals and convoy system

For one night from Thursday 16 April at 7pm until Friday 17 April at 6am, temporary traffic signals will be in place 250m south of the Ruthven road access junction. During this time, road users will be stopped at temporary traffic signals before being guided through a 150m lane closure

Following this, overnight traffic signals and a convoy system will then be in place in the same location for two nights from 7pm on Monday 20 April until 6am Wednesday 22 April. During this period, vehicles will be stopped at temporary signals and guided through the works by a convoy vehicle.

• Works will take place between 7pm and 6am
• No works will be carried out on Saturday or Sunday
• The temporary traffic lights will be manned at all times
• Delays are expected to be minimal

Temporary A9 realignment and new Ruthven road access

From Wednesday 22 April 2026, both lanes of the A9 will be temporarily realigned at Dalmagarry to support construction of a new bridge on the dual carriageway. As part of these works, the access junction from the A9 to Ruthven road will be repositioned.

A9 realignment layout

• The temporary route will begin 250m south of the existing Ruthven road junction.
• Traffic will move onto a temporary road west of the existing A9, before rejoining the main carriageway 250m south of the B9154 Moy South junction.
• The new access to Ruthven road will be located approximately 100m south of the existing junction.

Using the new access

From Wednesday 22 April:

• Road users can exit the A9 at the new Ruthven road access junction.
• They will then travel 100m north on the existing A9 before turning onto Ruthven road as normal.

Clear signage will be in place throughout. This realignment and temporary access will be in place until early 2027.

An image showing the realignment and access route is provided below.

Additional information

• Please approach the area with care and allow extra time for your journey.
• Access will be maintained at all times for emergency services, Ruthven road residents, pedestrians and cyclists.
• All works are weather‑dependent and subject to change. Please check the Traffic Scotland website for any updates.