Claims A9 timeline was aspirational are ‘utter rubbish’, says former minister

Suggestions the initial 2025 target for dualling the A9 was “aspirational” have been described as “utter rubbish” by a former minister…

SUGGESTIONS the initial 2025 target for dualling the A9 was “aspirational” have been described as “utter rubbish” by a former minister responsible for the programme.

First Minister Humza Yousaf has previously made it clear work to dual the A9 will not be completed before the next Holyrood election in May 2026, while insisting the Government is still “absolutely committed” to the programme. Neil told Ewing the assessment was “utter rubbish”, adding: “This was not aspirational. A lot of work was done both before it went into the plan.

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