About the A9 Dualling Programme

The A9 is regarded by many as the spine of the Scottish road network providing a vital strategic link in Scotland and carrying over 40,000 vehicles per day (over 65,000 people) along the Perth to Inverness section. The A9 Dualling Programme will upgrade approximately 129 kilometres of road from single to dual carriageway. The Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing section forms 8.4 kilometres of the overall A9 Dualling Programme. Transport Scotland's programme is designed to deliver economic growth through improved road safety and quicker and more reliable journey times, as well as providing better links to public transport and active travel facilities.

Transport Scotland’s A9 Dualling Programme objectives are to:

  • Improve the operational performance of the A9 by:
    • Reducing journey times
    • Improving journey time reliability
  • Improve safety for motorised and non-motorised users by:
    • Reducing accident severity
    • Reducing driver stress
  • Facilitate active travel within the corridor
  • Improve integration with public transport facilities

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