A96 Inverness to Nairn including Nairn Bypass

The Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR), published by Transport Scotland in 2008, set out the Scottish Government’s transport investment priorities over the coming decades.

Specific trunk road interventions emerging from the review included upgrading the A96 between Inverness and Nairn to dual carriageway and also a bypass at Nairn.

The intention to fully dual the A96 was thereafter announced in December 2011, when Scottish Ministers published their Infrastructure Investment Plan, which contained the commitment to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen, thus completing the dual carriageway network between all Scottish cities.

Route Options for the scheme were presented to members of the public in November 2013 and, following conclusion of the route options assessment process including consideration of vital feedback, the Preferred Option was announced in October 2014.

Following the development and assessment of the Preferred Option, draft Orders and the Environmental Statement were published on 29 November 2016. The draft Orders defined the line of the proposed new road and side roads, and the Environmental Statement outlined the anticipated effects of the scheme, both positive and negative, on the environment.

A number of representations were received to the draft Orders from landowners, members of the public and other stakeholders, and we worked to resolve objections where possible. A number of objections remained and therefore a Public Local Inquiry required to be held. 

The Public Local Inquiry into the scheme commenced on 30 October 2018 and concluded on 20 November 2018. Evidence was heard by Reporters appointed by the Scottish Government’s Planning and Environmental Appeals Division. Following detailed consideration of all objections made but not withdrawn, and all evidence heard at the Public Local Inquiry, the Reporters provided recommendations to the Scottish Ministers for their determination.

Following careful consideration of the objections received along with the reasoned conclusions and recommendations of the Reporters, the Scottish Ministers have decided that the Orders should be made with modifications as proposed by Transport Scotland.

• Read the Scottish Ministers' Decision letter and the Reporters' Report

The Road Orders and Compulsory Purchase Order were made on 22 February 2024 and came into force on 12 March 2024.

Community engagement is a priority with all of our projects. Working with those affected by the scheme is at the heart of our planning and you can find details of engagement events undertaken on the scheme to date and exhibition material to download at the links below:

Public Exhibition - December 2016

• A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) – Public Exhibition Panels – December 2016

An Artist’s Impression of the proposed Scheme has been developed and this is available in the following electronic visualisations:

• Inverness to Gollanfield
• Gollanfield to Hardmuir

Preferred Option Design Update Drop In Sessions – February 2016

• A96 Dualling - Inverness to Nairn - Drop in session - A4 poster
• A96 Dualling - Inverness to Nairn - Drop in session - Exhibition Materials
• A96 Dualling - Inverness to Nairn - Drop in session - Preferred option design update
• A96 Dualling - Inverness to Nairn - Drop in session - NMU Proposals February 2016

Meet the team - August 2015

• A96 - Dualling - Inverness to Nairn - Meet the team - Brochure

Public Exhibitions – Preferred Option – October 2014

• A96 Inverness to Nairn (incl. Nairn Bypass) Preferred Option leaflet
• A96 Inverness to Nairn (incl. Nairn Bypass) Preferred Option panels
• Frequently Asked Questions

Route Option Refinements following November 2013 Exhibition

• Inverness to Gollanfield Route Options
• Nairn Bypass Route Options
• Inverness to Gollanfield Option 1A
• Inverness to Gollanfield Option 1B
• Inverness to Gollanfield Option 1C
• Inverness to Gollanfield Option 1D
• Nairn Bypass Option 2A 2E & 2H
• Nairn Bypass Option 2B & 2F
• Nairn Bypass Option 2C & 2G
• Nairn Bypass Option 2D & 2I

Public Exhibitions – Route Options – November 2013

• A96 Inverness to Nairn leaflet (print version)
• A96 Inverness to Nairn leaflet (web Version)
• A96 Inverness to Nairn (incl. Nairn Bypass) panels
• Frequently Asked Questions

Public Exhibitions – A96 Inshes to Nairn – February 2012

• Exhibition panels

Road Orders and Compulsory Purchase Order

The Road Orders and Compulsory Purchase Order were made on 22 February 2024 and came into force on 12 March 2024.

Draft Orders and Environmental Statement

The draft Orders and an Environmental Statement for the proposed scheme were published on 29 November 2016. The Statutory Consultation Period closed on 31 January 2017.

The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Trunking & Detrunking) Order 201[ ]

• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Trunking & Detrunking) Order 201[ ] Schedule
• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Trunking & Detrunking) Order 201[ ] Plans

The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Side Roads) Order 201[ ]

• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Side Roads) Order 201[ ] Schedule
• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Side Roads) Order 201[ ] Plans

The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Extinguishment of Public Rights of Way) Order 201[ ]

• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Extinguishment of Public Rights of Way) Order 201[ ] Schedule
• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) (Extinguishment of Public Rights of Way) Order 201[ ] Plans

The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) Compulsory Purchase Order 201[ ]

• The A96 Trunk Road (Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass)) Compulsory Purchase Order 201[ ] Schedule
• CPO Drawing 001
• CPO Drawing 002
• CPO Drawing 003
• CPO Drawing 004
• CPO Drawing 005
• CPO Drawing 006
• CPO Drawing 007
• CPO Drawing 008
• CPO Drawing 009
• CPO Drawing 010
• CPO Drawing 011
• CPO Drawing 012
• CPO Drawing 013
• CPO Drawing 014
• CPO Drawing 015
• CPO Drawing 016
• CPO Drawing 017
• CPO Drawing 018
• CPO Drawing 019
• CPO Drawing 020
• CPO Drawing 021
• CPO Drawing 022
• CPO Drawing 023

Environmental Statement

• Non-Technical Summary
• Contents

Volume 1 – Main Report

• Acronyms
• Glossary
• Chapter 01 – Introduction
• Chapter 02 – Need for the Proposed Scheme
• Chapter 03 – Consideration of Alternatives
• Chapter 04 – The Proposed Scheme
• Chapter 05 – Overview of the Assessment Process
• Chapter 06 – Consultation and Scoping
• Chapter 07 – Air Quality
• Chapter 08 – Noise and Vibration
• Chapter 09 – Landscape
• Chapter 10 – Visual
• Chapter 11 – Habitats and Biodiversity
• Chapter 12 – Geology, Soils, Contaminated Land and Groundwater
• Chapter 13 – Road Drainage and the Water Environment
• Chapter 14 – Cultural Heritage
• Chapter 15 – People and Communities – Community and Private Assets
• Chapter 16 – People and Communities – Effects on All Travellers
• Chapter 17 – Materials
• Chapter 18 – Policies and Plans
• Chapter 19 – Assessment of Cumulative Effects
• Chapter 20 – Schedule of Environmental Commitments
• Chapter 21 – Summary of Significant Residual Impacts

Volume 2 – Technical Appendices

• Appendix A1.1 - Record of Determination
• Appendix A4.1 - Construction Information
• Appendix A5.1 - Receptor Register
• Appendix A6.1 - Consultees
• Appendix A6.2 - Summary of Consultation Responses
• Appendix A7.1 - Air Quality Dispersion Model Setup
• Appendix A7.2 - Air Quality Verification and Adjustment
• Appendix A7.3 - Construction Phase Assessment
• Appendix A7.4 - Air Quality Assessment Receptor Results
• Appendix A8.1 - Noise and Vibration Terminology
• Appendix A8.2 - Detailed Baseline Noise Survey Results
• Appendix A8.3 - Predicted Noise Levels at Receptors
• Appendix A8.4 - Wider Road Network Assessment
• Appendix A8.5 - Noise Impacts on Committed Developments
• Appendix A8.6 - Noise Impacts on Amenity Areas
• Appendix A9.1 - Local Landscape Character Areas
• Appendix A9.2 - Project Design Objectives
• Appendix A10.1 - Built Receptor Assessment Table
• Appendix A10.2 - Outdoor Receptor Assessment Table
• Appendix A11.1 - Legislation and Policy Framework
• Appendix A11.2 - Methods and Baseline
• Appendix A11.3 - Mitigation Protocol
• Appendix A12.1 - Contaminated Land Sources
• Appendix A12.2 - Peat Assessment
• Appendix A13.1 - Baseline Conditions
• Appendix A13.2 - Flood Risk Assessment - App 13.2 A-D
• Appendix A13.2 - Flood Risk Assessment - App 13.2 E-H
• Appendix A13.2 - Flood Risk Assessment – Text
• Appendix A13.3 - Water Quality Calculations
• Appendix A13.4 - Residual Impact Tables
• Appendix A13.5 - Watercourse Crossings
• Appendix A14.1 - Cultural Heritage Desk-based Survey
• Appendix A14.2 - Results of the Geophysical and Metal Detecting Survey - Phase 1 - Fig 1-10
• Appendix A14.2 - Results of the Geophysical and Metal Detecting Survey - Phase 1 - Fig 11-14
• Appendix A14.2 - Results of the Geophysical and Metal Detecting Survey - Phase 1 - Fig 15-120
• Appendix A14.2 - Results of the Geophysical and Metal Detecting Survey - Phase 1 - Fig 121-259
• Appendix A14.2 - Results of the Geophysical and Metal Detecting Survey - Phase 1 – Text
• Appendix A14.2 - Results of the Geophysical and Metal Detecting Survey - Phase 2
• Appendix A14.3 - Results of the Aerial Photography Rectification
• Appendix A14.4 - Cultural Heritage Impact Tables – Recording Non-significant Potential Impacts on Cultural Heritage
• Appendix A14.5 - Potential Mitigation Tables
• Appendix A15.1 - Land Capability for Agricultural Descriptors
• Appendix A15.2 - Farm Business Survey
• Appendix A15.3 - Forestry Survey
• Appendix A15.4 - Commercial and Industrial Properties
• Appendix A15.5 - Development Land Assessment
• Appendix A15.6 - Agriculture and Forestry Land Sensitivity Assessment
• Appendix A15.7 - Agriculture and Forestry Land Interests – Pre- and Post-Mitigation Impacts
• Appendix A16.1 - People and Communities – All Travellers Consultation
• Appendix A16.2 - Non-motorised User Baseline Conditions
• Appendix A16.3 - Non-motorised User Severance Schedule
• Appendix A16.4 - The Highland Council NMU Flow Data
• Appendix A16.5 - Assessment of Access to Outdoor Areas
• Appendix A16.6 - Full Assessment Results for Public Rights of Way and Other NMU Routes
• Appendix A16.7 - Assessment of View from the Road
• Appendix A17.1 - Key Legislation, Plans, Policies and Guidance
• Appendix A17.2 - Carbon Assessment
• Appendix A18.1 - Planning Policy Context for Environmental Assessment
• Appendix A18.2 - Assessment of Development Plan Policy Compliance
• Appendix CA11.1 – Badger and Otter (Cover sheet)

Volume 3 – Figures

• Figure 1.1 - A96 Trunk Road
• Figure 1.2a - Environmental Constraints
• Figure 1.2b - Environmental Constraints
• Figure 1.2c - Environmental Constraints
• Figure 1.2d - Environmental Constraints
• Figure 2.1a - Traffic Flows Location Plan – Base Year Do-Minimum
• Figure 2.1b - Traffic Flows Location Plan – Base Year Do-Minimum
• Figure 2.2a - Traffic Flows Location Plan – Do Something
• Figure 2.2b - Traffic Flows Location Plan – Do Something
• Figure 3.1a - Stage 2 Route Options
• Figure 3.1b - Stage 2 Route Options
• Figure 4.1 - The Proposed Scheme
• Figure 7.1a - Air Quality Constraints Plan
• Figure 7.1b - Air Quality Constraints Plan
• Figure 7.2a - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Concentrations Base Scenario – 2014
• Figure 7.2b - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Concentrations Base Scenario – 2014
• Figure 7.3a - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Concentrations Do-Minimum Scenario – 2021
• Figure 7.3b - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Concentrations Do-Minimum Scenario – 2021
• Figure 7.4a - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Concentrations Do-Something Scenario – 2021
• Figure 7.4b - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Concentrations Do-Something Scenario – 2021
• Figure 7.5a - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Average Concentrations Change in Concentrations
• Figure 7.5b - Sensitive Receptor Results Nitrogen Dioxide Annual Average Concentrations Change in Concentrations
• Figure 8.1a - Noise and Vibration Study Area and Calculation Area
• Figure 8.1b - Noise and Vibration Study Area and Calculation Area
• Figure 8.2a - Baseline Noise Monitoring Locations and Sample Receptors
• Figure 8.2b - Baseline Noise Monitoring Locations and Sample Receptors
• Figure 8.2c - Baseline Noise Monitoring Locations and Sample Receptors
• Figure 8.2d - Baseline Noise Monitoring Locations and Sample Receptors
• Figure 8.3a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map (Ground Floor) Do-Min
• Figure 8.4a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map - First Floor - DM Baseline Year Vs DM Future Assessment Year
• Figure 8.5a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map - Ground Floor - DM Baseline Year Vs DS Baseline Year
• Figure 8.6a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map - First Floor - DM Baseline Year Vs DS Baseline Year
• Figure 8.7a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map - Ground Floor - DM Baseline Vs DS Future Assessment
• Figure 8.8a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map - First Floor - NM Baseline Year Vs DS Future Assessment Year
• Figure 8.9a-p - Location of Receptor Specific Noise Mitigation
• Figure 8.10a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map (Ground Floor) DM Baseline Year Vs DS Baseline Year With Mitigation
• Figure 8.11a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map (First Floor) DM Baseline Year Vs DS Baseline Year With Mitigation
• Figure 8.12a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map (Ground Floor) DM Baseline Year Vs DS Future Assessment Year – Mitigation
• Figure 8.13a-p - Noise Level Difference Contour Map (First Floor) DM Baseline Year Vs DS Future Assessment Year Mitigation
• Figure 8.14a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (Ground Floor)
• Figure 8.14g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (Ground Floor)
• Figure 8.15a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (First Floor)
• Figure 8.15g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (First Floor)
• Figure 8.16a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (Ground Floor) (With Mitigation)
• Figure 8.16g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (Ground Floor) (With Mitigation)
• Figure 8.17a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (First Floor) (With Mitigation)
• Figure 8.17g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Daytime Noise Levels (First Floor) (With Mitigation)
• Figure 8.18a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels (Ground Floor)
• Figure 8.18g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels (Ground Floor)
• Figure 8.19a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels - First Floor
• Figure 8.19g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels - First Floor
• Figure 8.20a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels - Ground Floor - With Mitigation
• Figure 8.20g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels - Ground Floor - With Mitigation
• Figure 8.21a-f - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels - First Floor - With Mitigation
• Figure 8.21g-l - Sample Receptor Predicted Night-time Noise Levels - First Floor - With Mitigation
• Figure 9.1a - Local Landscape Character Areas (LLCAs)
• Figure 9.1b - Local Landscape Character Areas (LLCAs)
• Figure 9.1c - Local Landscape Character Areas (LLCAs)
• Figure 9.1d - Local Landscape Character Areas (LLCAs)
• Figure 9.2a - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2b - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2c - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2d - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2e - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2f - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2g - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.2h - Proposed Scheme on Aerial Photography
• Figure 9.3a-h - Landscape Features
• Figure 9.4a - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4b - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4c - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4d - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4e - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4f - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4g - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.4h - Local Landscape Character Areas Photographs
• Figure 9.5a-k - Landscape and Ecological Mitigation
• Figure 9.5l-v - Landscape and Ecological Mitigation
• Figure 9.6a-k - Cross Sections
• Figure 9.7a-i- Viewpoint Location Plan and Photomontages
• Figure 9.7j-r - Viewpoint Location Plan and Photomontages
• Figure 10.1a-d - Zone of Theoretical Visibility Existing A96
• Figure 10.2a-d - Zone of Theoretical Visibility A96 Proposed Scheme
• Figure 10.3a-h - Visual Impact on Built Receptors
• Figure 10.4a-h - Visual Impact on Outdoor Receptors
• Figure 11.1a - Ecological Designations
• Figure 11.1b - Ecological Designations
• Figure 11.2a-h - Phase 1 Habitat
• Figure 11.3a-l - Bat Habitat Assessment
• Figure 11.4a-l - Bat Transect Activity 2015
• Figure 11.5a-l - Bat Transect Activity 2016 and Passive Monitoring Activity 2015 and 2016
• Figure 11.6a-h - Protected Species
• Figure 11.7a - Breeding Bird Survey Sectors
• Figure 11.7b - Breeding Bird Survey Sectors
• Figure 11.7c - Breeding Bird Survey Sectors
• Figure 11.7d - Breeding Bird Survey Sectors
• Figure 11.8a - Wintering Bird Report - Greylag Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.8b - Wintering Bird Report - Greylag Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.8c - Wintering Bird Report - Greylag Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.8d - Wintering Bird Report - Greylag Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.9a - Wintering Bird Report - Pink-Footed Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.9b - Wintering Bird Report - Pink-Footed Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.9c - Wintering Bird Report - Pink-Footed Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.9d - Wintering Bird Report - Pink-Footed Goose Foraging Distribution
• Figure 11.10a-d - Aquatic Surveys
• Figure 12.1a-h - Contaminated Land, Hydrogeological and Geological Receptors
• Figure 12.2a - Water Supply Locations
• Figure 12.2b - Water Supply Locations
• Figure 12.2c - Water Supply Locations
• Figure 12.2d - Water Supply Locations
• Figure 12.3a-c - Peat Probing Depths
• Figure 13.1a - Features of the Water Environment
• Figure 13.1b - Features of the Water Environment
• Figure 13.1c - Features of the Water Environment
• Figure 13.1d - Features of the Water Environment
• Figure 14.1a-h - Location of Archaeological Remains and Historic Buildings
• Figure 14.2a-h - Location of Historic Landscape Types
• Figure 15.1a - Community Facilities and Community Land
• Figure 15.1b - Community Facilities and Community Land
• Figure 15.1c - Community Facilities and Community Land
• Figure 15.1d - Community Facilities and Community Land
• Figure 15.2a - School Catchment Areas
• Figure 15.2b - School Catchment Areas
• Figure 15.2c - School Catchment Areas
• Figure 15.2d - School Catchment Areas
• Figure 15.3a - Development Land Allocations
• Figure 15.3b - Development Land Allocations
• Figure 15.3c - Development Land Allocations
• Figure 15.3d - Development Land Allocations
• Figure 15.4a-l - Planning Applications
• Figure 15.5a - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5b - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5c - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5d - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5e - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5f - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5g - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5h - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5i - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5j - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5k - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.5l - Land Capability for Agriculture
• Figure 15.6 - Proposed Scheme Land-take - Agricultural and Forestry Land
• Figure 16.1a-l - Existing Conditions for NMU
• Figure 16.2a-l - Effects on NMU Routes
• Figure 16.3a - Existing and Proposed Equestrian Crossing Locations
• Figure 16.3b - Existing and Proposed Equestrian Crossing Locations
• Figure 16.3c - Existing and Proposed Equestrian Crossing Locations
• Figure 16.3d - Existing and Proposed Equestrian Crossing Locations
• Figure 16.4a - Existing and Proposed Public Transport Options
• Figure 16.4b - Existing and Proposed Public Transport Options
• Figure 16.4c - Existing and Proposed Public Transport Options
• Figure 16.4d - Existing and Proposed Public Transport Options
• Figure 16.5a - View from the Road Existing A96 – Eastbound
• Figure 16.5b - View from the Road Existing A96 – Eastbound
• Figure 16.5c - View from the Road Existing A96 – Eastbound
• Figure 16.5d - View from the Road Existing A96 – Eastbound
• Figure 16.6a - View from the Road Existing A96 – Westbound
• Figure 16.6b - View from the Road Existing A96 – Westbound
• Figure 16.6c - View from the Road Existing A96 – Westbound
• Figure 16.6d - View from the Road Existing A96 – Westbound
• Figure 16.7a - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.7b - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.7c - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.7d - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.8a - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.8b - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.8c - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.8d - View from the Road - WYO Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.9a - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.9b - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.9c - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.9d - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Eastbound
• Figure 16.10a - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.10b - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.10c - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 16.10d - View from the Road - SY15 Proposed A96 Alignment – Westbound
• Figure 17.1 - Operational Waste Management Sites
• Figure 17.2 – Demolitions

Other documents and reports

A number of reports have been published for the A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) Scheme. These are available to download in PDF format from the links below:

DMRB Stage 3 Report – Published December 2016

Volume 1 – Main Report and Appendices

• Volume 1 – Main Report and Appendices

Volume 2 – Figures

• Contents
• Figure 1.1 - Existing Conditions
• Figure 1.2 - Proposed Scheme
• Figure 1.3 - Proposed Structures
• Figure 2.1 - Non-Motorised Users
• Figure 2.2 - Existing Bus Routes
• Figure 2.3 - Existing School Bus Routes
• Figure 2.4 - Personal Injury Accidents 2010-2014
• Figure 3.1 - Dual Carriageway Plan and Profile
• Figure 3.2 - Local Roads Plan and Profile
• Figure 3.3 - Junctions Plan and Profile
• Figure 3.4 - Road Cross Sections
• Figure 3.5 - Proposed Bus Routes
• Figure 3.6 - Shared Use Path Cross Sections
• Figure 4.1 - Relaxations and Departures Location Plan
• Figure 4.2 - Dual Carriageway Drainage Overview
• Figure 4.3 - Local Road Drainage Overview
• Figure 5.1 - MFTM Model Network
• Figure 5.2 - ATC Site Locations
• Figure 5.3 - Journey Time Routes
• Figure 5.4 - 2014 Observed Traffic Flows
• Figure 5.5 - Do Minimum 2036 High Growth AADT
• Figure 5.6 - Do Something 2036 High Growth AADT

DMRB Stage 2 Report – Published October 2014

Volume 1 - Main Report and Appendices

• Part 1 - The Scheme (PDF)
• Part 2 - Engineering Assessment (PDF)
• Part 3 - Environmental Assessment (PDF)
• Part 4 - Traffic and Economic Assessment (PDF)
• Part 5 – Assessment Summary and Recommendation (PDF)
• Part 6 – Appendices (PDF)

Volume 2 - Engineering Drawings

• Engineering Drawings – Contents (PDF)
• B1557601-LOC-0001 – A96 Inverness to Aberdeen Location Plan (PDF)
• B1557601-EXI-0001 to 0002 - Existing Conditions (PDF)
• B1557601-EXI-0003 to 0004 – Accident Locations (PDF)
• B1557601-EXI-0005 to 0006 – Public Utilities (PDF)
• B1557601-OPT-0001 to 0002 - Route Options (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1100 to 1114 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1A (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1120, 1124 to 1127 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1A (MV) (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1200 to 1214 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1B (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1220, 1224 to 1228 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1B (MV) (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1300 to 1314 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1C (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1320,1324 to 1327 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1C (MV) (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1400 to 1414 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1D (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-1420, 1424 to 1428 - Mainline Alignment – Option 1D (MV) (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2100 to 2114 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2A (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2200 to 2214 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2B (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2300 to 2315 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2C (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2400 to 2415 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2D (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2500 to 2514 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2E (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2600 to 2614 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2F (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2700 to 2714 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2G (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2800 to 2814 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2H (PDF)
• B1557601-MLA-2900 to 2914 - Mainline Alignment – Option 2I (PDF)
• B1557601-GEO-0100 to 0113 – Geotechnical (PDF)
• B1557601-SLP-1100 to 1450 - Structure Locations – Inverness to Gollanfield (PDF)
• B1557601-SLP-2100 to 2900 - Structure Locations – Nairn Bypass (PDF)
• B1557601-STR-0101 to 0302 - Structures - River Nairn Bridge (PDF)
• B1557601-TRA-0001 to 005 – Traffic (PDF)

Volume 3 - Environmental Figures

• Environmental Figures – Contents (PDF)
• Figures 7.1 to 7.2d – Location Study Area & Key Environmental Constraints (PDF)
• Figures 8.1 to 8.9 - Air Quality (PDF)
• Figures 10.1 - 10.14 – Landscape (PDF)
• Figures 10.15 to 10.24 - Visual Impact (PDF)
• Figure 11.1 – Ecology (PDF)
• Figures 12.1 - 12.9 - Geology & Soils (PDF)
• Figures 13.1 - 13.9 - Road Drainage & Water Environment (PDF)
• Figures 14.1 - 14.9 - Cultural Heritage (PDF)
• Figures 15.1 - 15.9 - All Travellers (PDF)
• Figures 16.1 - 16.9 - Community & Private Assets – Commercial, Industrial & Community (PDF)
• Figures 16.10 to 16.18 – Community & Private Assets – Agriculture & Forestry (PDF)
• Figures 16.19 to 16.27 – Community & Private assets – Development & Planning (PDF)

DMRB Stage 3: Habitat Regulations Assessment

• HRA Report, Appendices and Figures