The Assessment Process

We are following the standard trunk road scheme development process and progressing in accordance with guidance in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), which covers engineering, environmental, traffic and economic considerations.

The design has been developed and assessed, in consultation with landowners, local communities, stakeholders and other interested parties, and draft Orders and the Environmental Impact Assessment Report have now been published, commencing the statutory process.

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Process

DMRB Stage 1

A9 Preliminary Engineering Study and Strategic Environmental Assessment - identification of preferred corridor

DMRB Stage 2

Route option assessment and identification of preferred option

Co-Creative Process

Identification of the community’s preferred option

DMRB Stage 3

Development and assessment of preferred option

Statutory Process

• Publication of draft Road Orders, Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and Environmental Impact Assessment
• Public Local Inquiry (if required)
• Publication of Made Orders

Then we have the Procurement and Construction Phases.