Aultguish this morning with gritter (inset)The A9 has fully reopened between Caithness and Inverness after gritting lorries battled through the night to clear snow drifts. Traffic Scotland announced at 4.35 am that the A9 had reopened at yesterday's troublespots, including between Helmsdale and Latherton, and the Berriedale area. A spokesman said: "A9 is now open and has been gritted and well treated." A Traffic Scotland spokesman warned: "Conditions in the Highlands remain very tricky this morning. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "The A9, at Dunbeath and Helmsdale, has re-opened following the overnight closure of snow gates.

Source: The Times January 19, 2024 22:27 UTC