The A9 has been shut to allow for the recovery of a crashed Royal Mail lorry in Caithness.
Road maintenance operator BEAR Scotland said the trunk road would be closed south of Berriedale for two hours from 9am on Tuesday, as crews battle large snowdrifts to remove the lorry.
Police Scotland confirmed the major operation, writing on X: “The A9, around half a mile south of Berriedale, Caithness is to be closed in both directions on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, between 9am and 11am.
“This is to allow for the recovery of a lorry following a crash.”
On Tuesday morning, Traffic Scotland wrote on social media: “The A9 at Berridale remains CLOSED in both directions to allow recovery for a heavy goods vehicle.
“Alternative routes and extra travel time is recommended currently.”
The recovery efforts come as a Met Office alert for ice and snow was upgraded to amber in parts of the north until 7.00 pm on Tuesday.
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Police Scotland have warned travellers to exercise caution and be prepared for delays.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said: “Heavy snow and ice means driving conditions are likely to continue to be hazardous in some areas. Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary.”
