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A9 Dualling North section

The A9 Dualling North section lies partially within the Cairngorms National Park and reaches Slochd Summit which, at a height of 1,328 feet (405 metres) is the second highest point on the A9 between Perth and Inverness.

Communities along the A9 Dualling North section include Newtonmore, Kingussie, Kincraig, Aviemore and Carrbridge, with Aviemore a year-round tourist destination.

The A9 Dualling North section of the A9 corridor requires 58.6km of dualling to be carried out. This section consists of four projects:

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The Kincraig to Dalraddy project is completed. Construction of the Kincraig to Dalraddy project using a design and build contract started in 2015 and dualling became operational in September 2017.

The preferred bidder for the design and build contract for construction of the Tomatin to Moy project was awarded in Summer 2024.

As announced in January 2026, the two remaining projects in the North section not yet in procurement will be undertaken as capitally-funded Design and Build contracts, under a Framework Agreement. The procurement of the Dalraddy to Slochd section will commence in Winter 2026/7, with contract award expected in Autumn 2027 and dualling operational by end of 2032. The procurement of the Crubenmore to Kincraig section will commence in Winter 2029/30, with contract award expected in Autumn 2030 and dualling operational by end 2035.

Cairngorms National Park sign by side of A9 road. Lit by golden evening sun, blue sky and hill with greenery in background. No people.