The Scottish Government’s announcement that it is bringing forward the dualling of the A9 at Slochd has been welcomed by Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament today following a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Ms Roddick highlighted the importance of the section, which includes grade-separated junctions for Aviemore and [...]

SNP MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has welcomed the publication of a parliamentary report into the A9 dualling programme, stating that the onus is now on the Scottish Government to demonstrate its commitment to the revised delivery plan and rebuild public trust.  Speaking in the chamber, Emma made sure to highlight the [...]

Emma Roddick has welcomed an update on the work that is ongoing to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness. Yesterday [16th of January], local MSPs were invited to a technical briefing with Ministers and Transport Scotland to hear about how the work is progressing and ask any questions on behalf of constituents. An announcement is [...]

Emma has welcomed the announcement of a shortlist of contractors who will carry out work on the A9 between Tomatin and Moy. On Tuesday [28th November], Fiona Hyslop, Minister for Transport, announced that there were three contractors shortlisted to upgrade the road to a dual carriageway. In the running are John Graham Construction Ltd, Sacyr [...]

Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has told the Minister for Transport that, if Highlanders are to believe that the Scottish Government remains committed to dualling the A9 south, and to them, they need action along with words. Speaking in a debate on road improvements and the dualling of the A9, Ms Roddick welcomed the [...]

Highlands & Islands MSP has said that she shares the frustrations of her constituents in the Highlands following the news that the procurement for the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 dualling project is to be delayed after it only received one tender submission. Ms Roddick pressed the Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth, to [...]