CRSS0090 – A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy
Notification of traffic management changes at Tomatin including relocation of bus stops for commencement of a new access junction for Tomatin from A9.
As part of our ongoing commitment to engage with the local community impacted by the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, we are writing to notify you of upcoming works which may affect you.
To facilitate the construction of the planned Tomatin underpass and ongoing culvert installation works in the area, both lanes of the A9 will be temporarily realigned at Tomatin. As part of this change, a new temporary access junction for Tomatin residents and visitors will be constructed, with the existing Tomatin junction being closed. Additionally, both the northbound and southbound bus stops on the A9 at Tomatin will be permanently relocated to a bus turning circle near the Tomatin Distillery.
The realignment will come into effect from Friday 21 November 2025 and will remain in place until the new Tomatin underpass becomes operational in Autumn 2026.
Separately, the new access junction and relocation of the A9 bus stops will come into effect from 28 November and be part of the wider permanent works.
Overnight Temporary Traffic lights and convoy system from 17 November for 5 nights
To enable our workforce to safely carry out the final stages of constructing the realignment works, temporary overnight traffic signals and a convoy system will be required on the A9 south of the Tomatin north junction from 17 November 2025 for 5 nights from 1900 to 0600 each evening. The existing pedestrian and cycle route will remain unchanged.
During these times, road users will be stopped at temporary traffic signals and a convoy system will guide them through the works.
Road users are reminded to approach the area with care and allow extra time for your journey. Access for pedestrians and emergency services will be maintained at all times.
The map below outlines the realignment:
Realigned A9 and new access junction into Tomatin
From 21 November, both lanes of the A9 will be temporarily realigned at Tomatin. The realignment will remain in place until approximately Autumn 2026.
From 28 November, the existing access junction for residents of Tomatin will close with a new access junction, approximately 400m south of the existing junction, in place and operational from this date.
Please note, residents of Tomatin should continue to utilise the existing junction until 28 November when the new temporary junction will be ready for use.
Access to Tomatin Distillery, Strathy Snacks and homes in the area will be maintained at all times.
The new junction to access Tomatin on the temporary A9 realignment will be appropriately signed.
The map below outlines its location.
Bus stop relocation to bus turning circle near Tomatin Distillery
From 28 November, both northbound and southbound bus stops will be relocated from the A9 at Tomatin to the bus turning circle near Tomatin Distillery. This is a permanent relocation which will affect all bus services utilising the existing bus stop including the 37. This relocation will also affect the school bus which travels to Millburn Academy.
The X37 will bypass the bus turning circle in Tomatin and will proceed its journey to Carrbridge and Aviemore.
Please note, residents and pupils who reside in Tomatin should continue to utilise the existing bus stops until they are closed on 28 November.
The picture below outlines the bus turning circle location.
To minimise disruption while we undertake these works, we will implement best practice methods of working, such as equipping machinery with low noise reversing alarms and briefing staff on the importance of maintaining reduced noise levels.
All works have been subject to consultation with The Highland Council and their Environmental Services Team before commencement.
For further information regarding traffic management and live traffic up-dates, please refer to the Traffic Scotland website www.trafficscotland.org and for further project updates, the A9 Dualling website at www.a9dualling.scot
If you have any enquiries regarding these works, you can contact the project’s Community Liaison Officer. You can reach the Community Liaison team by email at A9T2M@balfourbeatty.com or by telephone on 0800 998 7573.
Yours faithfully
David Taylor
Contractor’s Site Agent
