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Storm Gerrit: A96 at Huntly reopens after 30-hour closure due to flooding

The road was cleared just before 11pm on Thursday.

Flooding on A96 at Huntly under bridge
The A96 remained closed at Huntly overnight into Thursday due to flooding. Image: Jasperimage.

The A96 at Huntly was closed for more than 30 hours due to flooding in the aftermath of Storm Gerrit.

The Aberdeen to Inverness road was closed in both directions from about 4pm on Wednesday.

The road remained impassable at Huntly overnight and throughout Thursday following a day of persistent heavy rain.

It was finally cleared at about 10.30pm.

Road closed sign at Huntly
A diversion has been put in place. Image: Jasperimage.

While some cars were able to cut through the town, those with large vehicles faced a lengthy diversion during the closure.

Traffic Scotland was advising northbound traffic to exit the A96 at the A97 junction and travel to Banff.

From there, motorists joined the A95 and travelled until they could rejoin the A96 at Keith.

Those travelling south were told to exit the A96 at Keith and head to Banff via the A95.

Traffic could then rejoin the A96 at Huntly.

Map of Huntly A96 road closure amid Storm Gerrit
The A96 remains closed at Huntly. Image: Traffic Scotland.

Storm Gerrit flooding at Huntly closes A96

Many people took to social media to share updates on the conditions of the roads during the storm.

Photos of long queues at Huntly were shared as traffic stood at a standstill in both directions.

The A97 Bogie Street in Huntly was also affected by flooding on Wednesday near the railway bridge.

A number of cars got stuck in the deep water under the bridge.

Cars stuck in flood water on Bogie Street in Huntly
Cars stuck in the flooding on Bogie Street in Huntly. Image: Fubar News/Facebook.

The water had to be pumped out of the area and the road was able to reopen on Wednesday evening

The A920 through Huntly was also passable.

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