A9 closed in both directions as police respond to concern for person

The A9 has been closed in both directions near Inverness after police were called to reports of concern for a person. 

Both carriages of the busy road were closed at the Culloden Road overbridge on Thursday morning.

Diversions have been put in place for road users, with Traffic Scotland warning of heavy congestion in the area. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to reports of a concern for a person on Culloden Road, Inverness at around 6.05am on Thursday, 19 May, 2022.

“The A9 Northbound and Southbound carriageways are currently closed and diversions are in place.

“Officers are currently at the scene.”

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