TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed the works programme for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, with Balfour Beatty set to start preparatory works on October 21.
Main construction work is due to begin in spring 2025.
The preparatory works will include construction of temporary accesses to work areas, erection of boundary fencing, tree removal, installation of welfare units, surveying, and utility works. Balfour Beatty also plans to hold ‘Meet the Contractor’ events for local residents, communities and businesses, with dates and venues to be advertised in the coming weeks.
Dualling of the Tomatin to Moy section is expected to become operational in spring 2028, though this is potentially subject to change in the event of any extension of time being granted due to circumstances beyond the contractor’s control, such as adverse weather.
Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, said, “I am pleased that, as promised, the Scottish Government is delivering rapid progress on our programme to dual the A9. News that the main construction works on the Tomatin to Moy section will start in spring is welcome and I am pleased that Balfour Beatty is pressing ahead with these preparatory works.
“This is an important step in our contractor’s programme which should allow them to hit the ground running when main construction work starts next spring. I appreciate that this means there will be some disruption locally and it is important for Balfour Beatty to engage as much as it can with the local community. I would encourage everyone living locally who might be affected to attend one of their forthcoming events.”
Preparatory works are planned to commence on October 21 and, initially, access to work locations will be taken from the local road network.
David Taylor, project director at Balfour Beatty added, “These works will allow us to complete vital preparations for the site to provide safe access to and from the working areas. Alongside these site works, we are currently planning our ‘Meet the Contractor’ events and look forward to sharing our plans for the main works with the community. Dates and venues for these events will be advertised in the coming weeks.”
Balfour Beatty has a dedicated community liaison team which will be available for the duration of the construction works to answer any questions.
