Picture: James MackenzieRoad improvement works on the A9 south of Helmsdale are scheduled to take place over two nights, starting on Sunday, August 23. BEAR Scotland is scheduled to resurface a section of the trunk road south of the Gartymore junction. The works will take place between 7pm and 6am from Sunday until Tuesday, August 25, and the A9 will be closed during working hours. We encourage those travelling to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.” Real-time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, X at @trafficscotland or via the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.