Dualling the 5.1 mile (8.2km) Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project includes new at-grade left-in/left-out junctions, a new network of side roads, a new overbridge at Guay South and a new structure over Kindallachan Burn.
Following announcement of the preferred bidder, the contract was awarded to Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd in July 2025. Following the mandatory 10 day standstill period the contract was awarded to Wills Bros. The estimated total scheme cost is £257 million at Q2 2025 prices.
The A9 between Tay Crossing to Ballinluig runs parallel and in close proximity to the River Tay.
Details of the design and planning stage, including environmental mitigation measures, and relevant documentation such as made orders and environmental statements can be viewed on Transport Scotland’s website.
Closure of C502 Rotmell Road between Dunkeld and Dowally
Temporary roundabout on A9 as part of A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig works from week commencing 1 June 2026
Overnight temporary traffic signals and changes to road layout on A9 at Guay
Changes to access at Kindallachan roundabout from June 2026 on A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig
Temporary traffic management will be in operation overnight on the northbound A9 carriageway
Overnight traffic signals and widened lanes on 22 April
Overnight traffic management on A9 Tay Crossing to Ballinluig from 30 March
Shortlisted contractors named for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd to hold several 'Meet the Contractor' events in November and December 2025.