Motorists across parts of Inverness-shire are being advised to plan ahead next month as temporary road closures and traffic restrictions come into force for Highland Cross 2026.

The annual event will take place on Saturday 20 June with traffic measures operating between 6am and 7pm to support the safe running of one of the Highlands’ best known endurance events.

Drivers travelling through Beauly, Cannich and Glen Affric are expected to face the biggest disruption throughout the day as roads close in stages to accommodate participants and event logistics.

Among the key closures announced by The Highland Council is the Glen Affric Road between Cannich and the bridge over the Abhainn Gleann nam Fiadh, which will close from 11am until 5pm.

The A862 near Beauly will also shut between 12.45pm and 6.30pm between the A831 junction and Mid Street, while the A831 route between Drumnadrochit, Cannich and Beauly Toll Road will close from 12.45pm until 6pm between the A862 and Altyre Road.

Beauly itself will see significant restrictions throughout the day with Beauly Square and surrounding streets closed from 6am until 7pm.

Additional temporary measures will also be introduced to manage traffic flow and improve safety around the event route.

A one way system will operate on the Morvich Loop Road between 8am and 11am running south to north, while no waiting restrictions and turning restrictions will be enforced around parts of Beauly including Commercial Street and Ferry Road.

Police officers will also be positioned on major routes throughout the day to assist with traffic control and diversions.

The restrictions will not apply to registered Highland Cross participants, emergency service vehicles or vehicles directly involved in managing the event.

The Highland Council is urging drivers to allow additional travel time, follow signed diversion routes and check routes in advance before travelling through affected areas.

The Highland Cross has become one of the Highlands’ most recognised annual sporting events, attracting competitors and supporters from across Scotland while raising significant sums for charity each year.

For many communities along the route, the event has become a familiar part of the Highland summer calendar, bringing a mix of endurance sport, fundraising and local support together across Inverness-shire.