A9 Dalwhinnie junction options revealed

The plans, which also include a number of fly-throughs, are part of the six-mile stretch to be dualled between Dalwhinnie and Crubenmore, and Mr Brown is seeking vital feedback from the local community before a preferred design option is selected next year.

Mr Brown also welcomed the publication of the first A9 dualling newsletter, which will provide regular updates on the dualling programme as the design and construction work is stepped up over the next few years.

Speaking from Dalwhinnie, the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities said:

“We are determined to press ahead with the largest and most ambitious of the Scottish Government’s infrastructure programmes, with construction work on the first of the A9 dualling schemes between Kincraig and Dalraddy expected to begin this summer.

“With average speed cameras already helping to make positive changes to driver behaviour, we are determined to progress the work to dual the A9, a key part of our wider strategy to improve the safety and performance of Scotland’s longest trunk road.

“We are making good headway with the dualling programme, and I have seen for myself the 15 impressive design options being considered for junctions as part of the design work to dual the A9 at Dalwhinnie, giving the local community a series of early options to consider. I was particularly impressed with the fly-through images which give road users a real sense of what the new upgraded road could look like and how local access onto and around the A9 might work.

“These are key considerations as we take forward plans and, as consultation is at the heart of the A9 dualling programme, we would like the community’s thoughts as we narrow down the options to be taken to the next phase of development. As well as public exhibitions, we will also be hosting a series of drop-in sessions where the public can come along and meet with the design consultants on a one-to-one basis.

“As a further sign of our commitment to engage with local communities and road users, I am delighted that we are also publishing the first edition of a regular A9 dualling newsletter which will be sent to anyone who has expressed an interest in the dualling programme and will also be available in libraries along the route and on the A9 dualling website.”