Following the completion of Phase 1 of Scottish Water's sewage system upgrade and a full road resurfacing by the Roads Maintenance Partnership, Tay Street has partially reopened.

The road will be open as far down as the Rail Bridge, where vehicles will then be required to turn at the bridge and return back up Tay Street. The road will function as a temporary cul-de-sac until the rest of Scottish Water's works are complete in early 2025. At this time the road will remain closed to Coaches/Buses/HGVs.

Fraser Crofts, Strategic Lead for Environment and Infrastructure at Perth and Kinross, said: "We are pleased to see this stretch of the road reopening to the public and the return of access for residents and businesses along this part of Tay Street. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during the extended period of road closure which has allowed the Council to fully resurface this whole section of road as well as undertaking essential repairs to kerbing, cobble setts and footpaths, significantly reducing the likelihood of early deterioration and further disruptive road closures in the future."


Seven temporary parking spaces will be available for cars and vans, however, there will be no available parking for coaches. Parking charges for the spaces came into effect immediately upon the reopening of the road.

The coach/bus drop off bay won't be reinstated until Tay Street is fully opened to discourage coaches and buses entering this part of the street. Alternative coach/bus drop off bays can be found on South Street and George Street within the City Centre.

There will be no through route to Marshall Place/Shore Road via Tay Street and vehicles will continue to follow the diversion in place.