The full road closure will remain in place for a further 24 hours to allow the site to dry out before a new surface is laid.
A LOCAL MSP has urged the Scottish Government to get on board with a Highland sleeper service to London and new connections to the West Highland Line.
Roadworks will also continue overnight next week.
Upgrades will be carried out on the two roundabouts at Lhanbryde and at the roundabout approaches overnight from 7.30pm under traffic light control.
UPDATE: The road has now reopened as of 7.30am to traffic in both directions
The A941 between Rothes and Elgin closed is closed on the section between Rothes and Fogwatt due to a serious road traffic collision.
ROADWORKS are set to close or limit access to a couple of roads in the Buckie area this coming week.
Diversions due to roadworks taking place on the A96 mean that an abnormal load moving on Sunday will also have to use the diversion route.
A TOTAL of 1200 metres of carriageway will be improved.
The UK steam hauled tour is working its way back south from Inverness on its way to Edinburgh and on to London.