Highlands & Islands A9 closed in both directions after lorry jack-knifes on the road By Derek Healey August 9 2016, 9:59 am August 9 2016, 9:59 am Share A9 closed in both directions after lorry jack-knifes on the road Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/997522/a9-closed-directions-lorry-jackknifes-road/ Copy Link One of the north’s busiest roads has been closed in both directions after a lorry jack-knifed on the road. The A9 has been blocked to all traffic near Berriedale after the vehicle broke down at around 9.37am this morning. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and to allow extra times for their journey. A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed police are at the scene. More to follow.