[from: Gemma Corbett, Community Liaison Officer | Balfour Beatty | Scotland | Civil Engineering]

Construction of the new Dalmagarry bridge has been progressing well, and the next stage of the work involves the installation of beams on the new structures that will eventually carry the bridge deck.

We are planning bridge beam deliveries and installations at the Dalmagarry structure in September 2026. Exact dates are currently being finalised and will be shared before the works take place.

Due to the beams sizes, this will be done under the guidance of the Police.  

What you need to know

We anticipate that we will carry out these deliveries during day time hours.

Road users travelling on the A9 may encounter temporary traffic signals to allow these beams to travel to the Dalmagarry structure in three locations simultaneously.

  • Tomatin North Junction (A9 northbound): northbound traffic will be temporarily stopped to allow large construction vehicles to transport beams safely to the Dalmagarry structure.
  • Moy South Junction (B9154/A9): southbound traffic will be temporarily stopped to allow large construction vehicles to reverse safely into position at the Dalmagarry structure.
  • Ruthven Road Junction with the A9: traffic will be temporarily controlled to allow large construction vehicles to transport beams safely between the junction and the Dalmagarry structure.

Signals in all locations will operate on an “all red” phase for up to fifteen minutes at a time, with a maximum of two activations per week. We anticipate that it will be in daytime hours between 08:00 – 20:00. Police and staff will be on site to help minimise disruption.

Once the delivery is complete, road users travelling southbound may encounter temporary traffic signals on the A9 at the B9154 Moy South junction for a maximum 3-minute period to allow the large construction vehicle to safely leave the structure to travel northbound.

Additionally, road users may experience overnight temporary traffic signals on the Dalmagarry realignment, stopping northbound and southbound traffic to allow for the first beam to be installed safely as it is in close proximity to the existing A9 carriageway. We anticipate that this will take place around midnight with an “all red” phase initiated for a maximum of 10-minutes on one occasion only. We will provide a further update with confirmed dates and timings before the works take place. 

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works, and emergency vehicles will continue to have access through the site at all times.

We will provide a further update with confirmed dates and timings before the works take place

For the most up‑to‑date information, visit: https://www.a9dualling.scot/a9-dualling/roadworks/

Any questions, contact: A9T2M@balfourbeatty.com