Dual The A9

Alex Salmond is set to give evidence to the A9 dualling inquiry at Holyrood tomorrow.

In less than two years Scotland has had three Prime Ministers and will get its third First Minister – without a vote.

The First Minister made numerous visits to the region to reach out to locals after the Sturgeon years.

She says ‘it would be hoped the Scottish Government are actively supporting Police Scotland to enable more patrols to be present on the A9.’

Convener Jackson Carlaw says they ‘can hopefully shed some light’ so ‘there will be no backsliding on the new 2035 anticipated completion date.’

He writes that ‘after nearly a quarter of a century of neglect’ the Scottish Government ‘must do better than the caveated pledge.’

A fatal road crash on the A9 which claimed the life of a 90-year-old man has prompted fresh dualling calls.

Fiona Hyslop says she wants to be 'wise' on the issues of delays and funding but is determined to dual the road.

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says of Humza Yousaf's pick that 'no one has put more effort into A9 dualling than Fiona'

Fergus Ewing demands answers from Mairi McAllan about the 'complete failure to adhere to the very clear schedule.'

The probe is aimed at finding out what went wrong so mistakes are not repeated and ensuring the new 2035 dualling deadline is reached.

Sources confirm that on top of Transport Scotland’s announcement of drop-in sessions Fiona Hyslop as the ‘delivery plan takes to the road.’

We're shortlisted for campaign of the year for Dual The A9, as well as the reporting communities award.

Staff usually drive up and back on the same day or have to stay over in hotels – that does not seem a practical or effective, says our columnist.

Jackson Carlaw says there was ‘drift’ but ‘the rest of Scotland was left completely in the dark’ but still no clear answers.

MSP Jackson Carlaw says 'drift' started in 2018 and the public was kept in the dark despite 'serious reservations and doubt' internally.

A 'lack of commitment' on A9 dualling lies at the heart of a failure that has led to avoidable loss of life and damaged the Highlands' economy.

A “lack of commitment” on A9 dualling lies at the heart of a failure that has led to avoidable loss of life and damaged the Highlands' economy.

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart made the remarks in submissions' to the Scottish Government's dualling inquiry.

There will be no let up in the plan to complete the dualling of the A9, Scotland's Transport Secretary has vowed.