A9 closed in both directions due to road traffic collision

The A9 is closed in both directions <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>

(Image: Newsquest)

A road traffic collision has closed the A9 in both directions.

Police said the closure is in place between Helmsdale and Portgower due to a crash involving one vehicle.

The crash occurred at around 5pm on Thursday, October 22.

Emergency services are in attendance.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

❗️NEW 🕓18:05 🗺️#A9 Portgower The #A9 is⛔️CLOSED⛔️in both directions due to a road traffic collision 🚨Emergency services are in attendance 🛣️Alternative routes and extra travel time should be used where possible 📣Updates to follow #PlanAhead & #DriveSafe @NWTrunkRoads https://t.co/iDoyzdO96f

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) October 22, 2026