A9 Dualling Gathers‍ Pace as Tay Crossing Contract Awarded

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has announced the intention to⁣ award the contract for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig, signalling significant⁢ progress in the ambitious A9 dualling program between Perth and Inverness.

This progress marks a crucial step forward in the long-awaited project, with Hyslop highlighting the continued momentum in ⁣the delivery plan. “When work commences on this‍ section, we will have active dualling works ⁣at both⁢ the southern and northern extents of the Programme’s ⁤corridor – a ⁣clear sign of the momentum behind our delivery plan,” she stated.

The procurement process saw the receipt⁤ of three ⁣valid tenders, a factor that Hyslop believes underscores the value for money being achieved. “We‍ can also be confident that our investment in this A9 Dualling contract demonstrates ⁣value for money, and that the changes ‍we have made to our contracts in recent⁢ years are making a real difference,” she added.

This positive outcome ⁤suggests that recent adjustments to the contracting strategy are proving effective in securing competitive⁢ bids and ensuring efficient project delivery. The Scottish⁢ Government remains committed⁤ to its ambitious timeline, with the⁤ ultimate goal of completing the full dualling ‍of the A9 ⁢between Perth and Inverness by 2035.

Hyslop expressed confidence⁢ in the project’s trajectory,stating,”We are achieving the targets we have laid out,and ⁣making steady ⁢progress across the corridor to‍ ensure that the full route between Perth and Inverness is ⁣dualled by 2035.”

The dualling of the A9 is a major infrastructure undertaking aimed at improving road safety, boosting economic growth, and⁤ enhancing journey reliability across Scotland. The project involves upgrading a significant stretch of the ‍existing single-carriageway road to a dual carriageway, a process that has been phased over several years.The award of the Tay Crossing contract is a tangible demonstration of this phased approach coming to fruition. It means that key‍ sections of the route are‍ now actively under development,moving the overall programme closer to its completion date. This news will be welcomed by communities and businesses ⁢along the A9 corridor, who have long awaited the benefits of a fully dualled route.The⁢ commitment to dualling the A9 reflects a broader strategy by the Scottish Government to invest in vital transport infrastructure, supporting connectivity and economic development ⁣throughout the country. as the project progresses, ‍further contract awards and construction milestones are ‍expected, keeping the nation updated on the steady‍ march towards a‍ safer ‍and more efficient A9.