There is a long and often complicated history to the A9 dualling project . Initially agreed by the SNP Government back in 2011, the road was supposed to be fully dualled between Perth and Inverness by next year. However, only 11 miles of the road has been done and the project has been hounded with delays, mishaps and infighting.
The Scotsman takes a look back at the key moments in the A9 dualling project , and sets out what the Scottish Government has now promised to deliver in the future. 2006 The Scottish Conservatives start campaigning in the Scottish Parliament for the A9 to be fully dualled between Perth and Inverness. A study commissioned by the Labour-Lib Dem Scottish Executive recommends the A9 should be dualled between Perth and Pitlochry 2007 The SNP is elected to the Scottish Government for the first time in May with a pledge to “take forward key improvements to nationally significant trunk routes, including the A9” Alex Salmond appoints Stewart Stevenson as transport, infrastructure and climate change minister Weeks after being elected, SNP Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson said: “We are committed to a plan for dualling of the A9.
” 2008 The strategic transport projects review recommended dualling the A9 between Perth and Inverness in December. The Scottish Government orders preparatory work is progressed on the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam stretch in March. In August, First Minister Alex Salmond promised to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness during a.