Dual The A9

Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.

Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'

George Rennie says ‘these signs cause confusion, particularly for drivers from overseas and those unfamiliar with the A9’.

Read the full letter we got from the director of major projects Lawrence Shackman.

The revelation comes from calls made at The Inverness Courier's A9 Crisis Summit.

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'

Calls are being made for the First Minister to act on a commitment to develop the A96 and the Nairn bypass.

The First Minister has reiterated the Scottish Government's position over the dualling of the A9 and A96 during political podcast.

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.

Thoughts wanted on impact of delay, interim safety measures and even a national memorial to A9 victims

THE A9 is currently closed in both directions following a two-vehicle crash south of Newtonmore.

Action demanded to improve visibility at notorious Ralia junction

Two vehicles were involved in a crash that closed the A9 at Drumochter Pass this morning.

Transport secretary's letter on 'urgent progress'.

Environmental issues were also a hot topic.

He says 'all of us in the Highlands feel the same terrible knot in the stomach when we hear there has been another accident on the A9.'

He says 'the main issue for us travelling the A9 regularly will be the same as for any other individual, family or business – and that is safety.'

Caley Thistle CEO Scot Gardiner says 'everyone' supports 'the campaign and intention to dual the A9 as a matter of priority.'

They say Humza Yousaf is 'making all the right noises' but time will tell

He says 'there are no ifs or buts about it, we cannot go another year, two years, three years without there being progress on the A9.'