WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is poised to secure the construction contract to dual the A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie.
The move marks the final phase in the procurement process for the fifth A9 Dualling project to proceed to construction, which, subject to the successful completion of a mandatory standstill period, will conclude with the award of the contract.
The 6.4km Pitlochry to Killiecrankie dualling project will help ensure 50% of the A9 between Perth and Inverness is dual carriageway by 2030. This £220 million Scottish Government investment is designed to support economic growth across the area, creating new employment opportunities, developing future skills, and generating significant benefits for local communities.
The contract is expected to deliver 60 new full-time equivalent jobs including opportunities at a local and regional level, as well as 17 graduates, 11 apprentices, and eight new entrant positions on the project.
Stephen Flynn MSP, cabinet secretary for economy, tourism and transport, said, “This contract award marks another significant milestone in the Scottish Government’s £3.97 billion investment to dual the A9. This is an investment in Scotland’s future. Alongside delivering a safer and more resilient A9, this contract will create jobs, develop skills, provide opportunities for local businesses and invest directly in the communities it serves.
“By continuing to invest in the A9, we are improving connections between communities, supporting economic growth across the Highlands and helping to build the infrastructure Scotland needs to prosper for generations to come.”
Advance works are already underway around the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie area to prepare the site for the main construction work, including archaeological investigations, tree felling, and demolition of vacant properties.
Following contract award, the contractor will begin mobilisation and detailed planning. As part of this process, they will host a series of ‘Meet the Contractor’ events for local communities, providing an opportunity to learn more about the project, including the planned work and design.
