Work is continuing to progress on the first stretch of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness.

The work has enabled phase two of ground investigation works to begin on the 7.5km section between Kincraig and Dalraddy. Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Ltd have been appointed to carry out the ground investigation work on behalf of Transport Scotland.

The findings will allow firms bidding for the £50m contract to learn more about the ground conditions. Construction work is expected to begin on the Kincraig-Dalraddy scheme this summer.

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Visiting the site, Transport Minister Derek Mackay said: "The Scottish Government has made dualling of the A9 a priority – I am proud that we are the first administration ever to do so – and I am delighted to see ground investigation work underway ahead of construction starting this summer.

"After years of talk about the A9 upgrade, regular road users will soon see that investment being delivered. Making the A9 safer is our key priority as work to upgrade Scotland's longest trunk road progresses."

He continued: "The next phase of ground investigation work on the Kincraig-Dalraddy scheme will give more detailed information for construction companies bidding to build this section of upgraded road.

"Construction work which is due to start this summer will mark the beginning of a series of major upgrades amounting to around 130km of new upgraded road."

(JP/CD)