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A multi-million pound contract has been awarded today to take forward work for the first section of the Scottish Government’s ambitious A96 dualling programme.

Transport Minister, Derek Mackay visited Kincraig today to view the progress being made to construct the first stretch of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness.

Nearly 40 jobs for young people are being provided with more on the way, after the last of three £40 million design contracts for the Scottish Government’s ambitious A9 dualling programme was awarded, Keith Brown said today.

Intention to award contract a huge step forwardThe Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) will be completed ahead of schedule in winter 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, Keith Brown announced today.

Locals are invited to have their say on the updated design solution for the hairpin bend at Berriedale Braes on the northern section of the A9.

Vital ground investigations got underway today as part of the A90 Haudagain Improvement scheme.

Transport Minister Keith Brown has announced that another £70 million worth of sub-contracts are to be advertised from this week for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route / Balmedie to Tipperty project, part of a package totalling some £221 million.

Overnight road closures required near South QueensferryDrivers using the A90, M9 Spur and B800 to the south of the Forth Road Bridge are being advised of a series of overnight closures planned to start later this month.

Vital ground investigations got underway today on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan.

News ReleaseOctober 13, 2014£10 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR A96 BOTTLENECK