Highland Council warning for drivers after manhole collapse disrupts traffic on busy B9006 road towards Culloden Moor

Published: 17:47, 23 September 2025

| Updated: 17:59, 23 September 2025

A collapsed manhole is causing disruption for drivers on the outskirts of Inverness.

With a full emergency repair required on the BT apparatus and manhole cover, motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

The collapsed manhole disrupting traffic on the B9006 road in Inverness.

⚠️Warning #B9006 Culloden Road⚠️
Take care on approach due to a collapsed BT manhole cover just outside Simpsons Garden Centre #Inverness we have a pickup with hazards and beacons sitting over the hazard until BT engineer arrives.
— The Highland Council (@HighlandCouncil) September 23, 2025

The damage is located on the eastbound carriageway of the B9006 Culloden Road, travelling towards Culloden Moor, before the junction with the B9177 (Old Perth Road).

A Highland Council spokesman said: “Currently a works vehicle is protecting the collapsed manhole and temporary traffic lights are being put in place for required repairs.

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“Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible.

“Further updates will be provided in due course.”

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