DRAFT Orders have been published for the Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing section of A9 Dualling programme.
New grade-separated junctions at Birnam and Dalguise and a new roundabout at Dunkeld are among the planned upgrades to the route.
The draft Orders mark the start of the statutory consultation period for the scheme. The plans also include a new car park for Dunkeld & Birnam Railway Station and an underpass under the A9 and the railway, allowing step-free access to both station platforms.
Public exhibitions are to be held on 11 and 12 June in Birnam Arts Centre. An online exhibition and Story Map, which includes information on the plans for the route, is live now.
Cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop said, “This is the last section of the dualling programme to reach draft Order stage. The route option selection for this challenging scheme was the subject of a co-creative process with the local community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their work through the co-creative process which has helped broaden our vision for the A9 Dualling through this section of the route.
“The draft Orders published today include a number of the elements of the community’s preferred route option, including a roundabout at Dunkeld and the junction layouts at The Hermitage and Dalguise. Inclusion of these will help meet the community’s objective of promoting long-term and sustainable economic growth within Dunkeld, Birnam and the surrounding area. The plans also improve connectivity and accessibility to Dunkeld railway station for locals and tourists alike.
“Local communities and road users will have the chance to see and comment on our plans for this challenging section of the A9 at face-to-face public exhibitions in June and via an online exhibition which will go live today. I would encourage anyone with an interest in this scheme to view our plans online or come along to one of the events and have their say.”
