18 Sep 2024 | 07:47 PM UTC
UK: Police activity prompts closure of A9 bridge in Inverness Sept. 18
Authorities responding to unspecified incident at Kessock Bridge in Inverness, UK, evening Sept. 18. Bridge closed in both directions.
Authorities are responding to an unspecified incident at Kessock Bridge along the A9 in Inverness as of evening Sept. 18; emergency services are at the scene. As of 20:30, the A9 was closed in both directions at the bridge. It remains unclear when the thoroughfare will reopen.
Heightened security and transport disruptions will likely continue near the incident site for several hours after authorities give the all-clear and reopen the Kessock Bridge.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Consider alternative driving routes if traveling to points northwest of Inverness. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
