Transport Scotland has announced details of a roadshow to gauge the views of local communities on the A9 dualling programme.

Transport Minister Keith Brown has been encouraging the public to give feedback when the exhibitions get underway next month.

Mr Brown said: "Less than a year ago this Scottish Government gave the first ever commitment to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness by 2025. Already we are seeing progress, with preparatory work underway and consultants appointed for the preliminary engineering and environmental work.

"Equally we are making real strides towards making the Kincraig to Dalraddy and Luncarty to Pass of Birnam sections ready for construction. We aim to keep up momentum by giving the public a chance to comment at the early stages of this vital project for the Highlands and Islands and Scotland as a whole.


"That is why I encourage everyone with an interest to come along and help ensure local needs are reflected as we develop the dualling programme."

The list of dates has been released by Transport Scotland:

• Pitlochry Town Hall, West Moulin Road, PH16 5EA - Monday 3rd, 12pm – 7pm

• Inverness Town House, High Street, IV1 1JJ - Tuesday 4th, 12pm – 7pm

• Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth, PH2 0TH - Friday 7th, 12pm – 7pm

• Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Station Road, Birnam, PH8 0DS - Monday 10th, 10am – 3pm

• Birnam Hotel, Perth Road, Birnam, PH8 0AA - Monday 10th, 6pm – 8pm

• Cairngorm Hotel, Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PE - Tuesday 11th, 12pm – 7pm

• Talla nan Ros (Hall of the Roses), King Street, Kingussie, PH21 1HW - Wednesday 12th, 12pm – 7pm

• Bankfoot Church Centre, Tulliebelton Road, Bankfoot, PH1 4BS - Thursday 13th, 12pm – 7pm

Copies of the exhibition panels and a A9 Dualling leaflet will be available from Monday 3 December at www.transportscotland.gov.uk/a9dualling

Anyone wishing to comment should respond by 28 February 2013 to a9dualling@transportscotland.gsi.gov.uk

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