[Following safety concerns raised at recent Strathdearn Community Council meetings, please see the following correspondence initiated by our Highland Councillor Ken Gowans. The documents referred to can be downloaded at the end of this page]
From Ken Gowans to Alistair MacLeod (Roads Operations (INBS)
Hi Ali,
Very real concerns have been raised regarding safety of temporary A9/Tomatin junction. I understand you have produced a report on this, and I would like a copy this, please.
Also, are there any reasons there cannot be a speed reduction to 30mph, illumination and advance signs on the peach to junction.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards,
Ken
Councillor Ken Gowans
Inverness South
Vice Convener, The Highland Council
Chair Economy & Infrastructure
To Ken Gowans from Dominic Andrew Calgie (Transport Scotland)
Councillor Gowans,
Thank you for your recent email following your attendance at the Community Council meeting held at the Strathdearn Community Hub on 10 March 2026. As requested, please find attached a copy of the Road Safety Audit Report for the Tomatin South realignment and associated temporary junction.
Please note that Transport Scotland acknowledge the concerns raised by the community regarding the new temporary junction at Tomatin. We would like to reassure you and the wider community that these concerns are currently being reviewed by Transport Scotland and our Contractor, Balfour Beatty. Where possible, appropriate improvement measures will be implemented.
All the best,
Dominic
Dominic Andrew Calgie
Administration Manager
Project Delivery
Infrastructure Projects
Transport Scotland
