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£3.97bn dualling of A9 is a priority, says Swinney

Deniz Huseyin
19 February 2026
John Swinney during a site visit to the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9
John Swinney during a site visit to the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9
 

Dualling the A9 between Inverness and Perth is a “priority” for the Scottish Government, First Minister John Swinney has re-affirmed. The widened route will create opportunities for local businesses as well as job and training prospects for the communities served by the route, he said.

The £3.97bn project, due to be completed in 2035, will upgrade 83 miles (133km) of road from single to dual carriageway.

During a site viThe sit to the Tomatin to Moy section of the road,...

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