Proposed alterations to the A96 Dualling Scheme are now on display to the public, it has been announced.

A series of drop-in sessions starting today, 03 February in Culloden will detail proposed changes to the A96 dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) project.

The new plans include changes for non-motorised users, including over 18 miles off-carriageway shared use facilities to improve safety for cyclists, equestrians and walkers.

In addition, the proposals will help connect local communities along the route.

Vital archaeological, geophysical and metal detecting surveys will begin later this month to identify archaeological features still present under the ground.


Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown said: "As part of this Government's ambitious plans to dual the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen, we have been pressing ahead with the design work for the Inverness to Nairn section including a bypass at Nairn. This work is at a more advanced stage than the rest of the dualling programme with the preferred option identified and the draft orders expected to be published later this year.

"At the same time as progressing the preferred option, we are developing proposals for a suitable shared-use path for non-motorised users including cyclists and walkers. The proposal on display include improving connectivity between Inverness and Nairn and enhancing the existing paths in many of the small communities along the route."

The first drop in sessions is taking place today, 03 February between 12pm – 7pm at the The Barn Church in Culloden House Avenue, Culloden.

Further discussions will be held at the Nairn Community and Arts Centre in Nairn between 12pm – 7pm on 04 and 05 February.

(LM)