Lawrence Shackman

Scotland's biggest road investment programme is moving into a critical delivery phase - this panel brings together Transport Scotland, and key industry representatives to set out exactly where the A9 and other key Scottish schemes stand, what's coming and how local authorities can integrate their networks.

• Construction progress, procurement pipeline and framework opportunities: from active sections at Tomatin to Moy and Tay Crossing to Ballinluig through to Pitlochry to Killiecrankie targeting Autumn 2026 and Dalraddy to Slochd kicking off Winter 2026/27
• Local authority impacts: junction changes, traffic redistribution and network integration challenges for councils managing roads alongside the dualling programme
• Community benefits and political scrutiny: delivering a £3.97bn, 83-mile programme while managing public expectations and demonstrating value
• Other key Scottish schemes: A83 Rest and Be Thankful, A96 Inverness to Aberdeen and Sheriffhall - where each stands and what's next