The project, led by Perth Transport Futures on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council, will unlock key development land and direct unnecessary traffic away from the city centre, creating a better experience for local drivers, residents and visitors.
With an expected completion date of February 2025, the project has recently passed a major milestone, with traffic on the A9 moved onto the newly realigned section of road.
The second half of the project will see the completion of some of the most visible new infrastructure including the construction of a new bridge over the River Tay, Destiny Bridge, the largest new bridge in Scotland since the Queensferry Crossing opened in 2017.
The project team will also be focussed on completing the road infrastructure which will direct traffic to and from the A9 onto the new bridge on its opening. Work will also commence on developing sustainable urban drainage systems to enhance the ecosystem and offer provisions for wildlife and biodiversity surrounding the road network.
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The project team marked the halfway point in the project by welcoming BAM COO John Wilkinson and Perth and Kinross Council Senior Engineer Ross Fletcher to the site to view progress.
John Wilkinson, COO of BAM UK and Ireland said: "I have huge admiration for our team in Perthshire who have been quietly getting on with delivering Cross Tay Link Road project for over a year and a half now. The completed project is going to be transformational for people living in Perthshire and the engineering that’s going into it is truly impressive. The benefits of this project will leave a lasting legacy in Perth in particular, reducing the through traffic which can cause such harmful congestion in the city centre. But let’s not lose sight of the widespread positive impact that this project has already had returning over £12 million in social value, with direct involvement in 90 community initiatives and engagement with over 3,000 students from nearby schools, colleges and universities. I’m immensely proud that we’ve been through the recent challenging period of road diversions without any significant issues, and, over the next few months, we can really focus on the bridges that form such an important part of this project. I look forward to visiting again a few months from now when the project completes and we welcome motorists, cyclists and walkers alike to enjoy these excellent new facilities."
