A planning application has been lodged for a proposed 9km active travel route between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
Following feedback from the public, the plans include a signalised crossing of the A95 at Granish.
The 9km segregated preferred route is tipped to provide a safer, more direct route between Aviemore and Carrbridge, linking up with existing active travel routes in the area. The route will also provide an opportunity for circular trips between Aviemore, Carrbridge and Boat of Garten by using the existing Speyside Way.
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop said, “The Scottish Government is committed to promoting active travel in Scotland and we are working with our partners in the Cairngorms National Park Authority, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership and Sustrans to deliver an active travel route for people between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
“Public exhibitions were held last June to give local communities and road users a further opportunity to comment on the scheme, having previously been on public display in May 2022. During this public engagement, a number of concerns were raised for the safety of users at the proposed crossing of the A95 at Granish using an unsignalised crossing layout.
“As a result of this feedback, further design work was undertaken and it is now proposed to provide a signalised crossing of the A95 at Granish, this being included in the planning application submitted to the planning authority. Progression of the scheme can only commence if approved under the relevant statutory procedures and thereafter the approach to its delivery along with a timetable can be determined.
“The intention is that the new 9km segregated active travel route will be included in the A9 dualling programme of works, as part of the nearby Dalraddy to Slochd project, providing planning and all necessary consents are in place in good time. We published Made Orders for the Dalraddy to Slochd scheme in December and the current programme is to start the procurement process for this project during winter 2026/27.”
