PREPARATORY works are underway on the fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.
The works, which are anticipated to continue until early 2026, will involve establishment of the temporary site compound and office space area between Guay and Kindallachan, creation of access points along the section to facilitate works traffic, tree felling operations, and works to facilitate utility diversions.
The construction contract for the section was awarded to Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd earlier this year. The £257 million Scottish Government investment in the project will upgrade 8.2km of single carriageway to dual carriageway between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. The project aims to provide a safer and more resilient link for road users, whilst delivering a range of benefits for the local community and businesses including training, educational, and employment opportunities.
Details regarding Meet the Contractor events for local residents, communities, and businesses to learn more about plans for the construction works will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, said, “Works are now visible across the southern and northern extents of the A9 Dualling Programme and this progress will continue in line with our commitment to see the A9 fully dualled by 2035. I appreciate that this may mean some disruption locally and I would encourage anyone who lives locally to attend the upcoming engagement events being held by the contractor.”
Transport Scotland’s project manager, Ruth Whillis, added, “We are working closely with our contractor to deliver these preparatory works in a way that will minimise disruption to traffic and local communities as much as possible. We are asking road users to approach the area with care as traffic management layouts will change.”
Chris Dale, contractor’s site agent at Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, commented, “These works are a crucial first step in delivering the new carriageway for the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. We are planning our ‘Meet the Contractor’ event alongside these works and I look forward to welcoming the local community to these and sharing further details about our future traffic management plans at these events.”
For more information on the A9 Dualling Programme, visit www.a9dualling.scot
