Transport Scotland has published a contract notice for the fifth A9 Dualling programme deal worth £205m.

The Pitlochry to Killiecrankie contract involves building or upgrading nine bridges, including a substantial new crossing of the River Tummel alongside the existing Tummel Bridge, a new bridge alongside the existing Clunie Bridge over Loch Faskally, and a new rail bridge over the Highland Mainline Railway.

The section also includes provision for safe walking and wheeling crossing points and improved access for non-motorised user travel routes including the Rob Roy Way.

Publication of the contract notice follows a virtual industry information event held in early July which provided information on the upcoming opportunity to the industry.

Award of the contract for the section is anticipated in Autumn 2026 with dualling expected to be operational by the end of 2030.

Transport Scotland’s Project Manager for the section Joel Morrison said “This £205m contract for the section between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie will make the A9 more resilient and safer and will develop and upgrade active travel routes in the area, making them safer and more enjoyable for the local community and tourists.

“We look forward to working with contractors over the next year or so to deliver the best value for money through our procurement process for this next exciting section of dualling.”

To register your interest in the project click here.