A contraflow system that has led to eight mile-long tailbacks on the A9 north of Perth will come to an end ahead of schedule.
Major roadworks for the multi-million pound Cross Tay Link Road Project have been taking place near Luncarty for over two months.
Tying in the existing road with the realigned A9, the contraflow forms part of the works associated with the new interchange located between Inveralmond Roundabout and Luncarty, linking the new bridge over the River Tay.
When the contraflow was first installed in April, the PA reported swathes of southbound motorists facing delays of over two hours.
An eight-mile tailback was also reported, garnering fears that traffic jams could get worse over the summer.
One resident took almost three and a half hours to get from Aberfeldy to Inveralmond on April 14 and ended up missing an appointment.
But the first phase is now set to finish allowing phase two to commence on Monday, June 26 when traffic will be moved, again under contraflow, onto the new A9 road alignment on the northbound lanes.
Phase two will include the closure of the southbound slip road from Luncarty.
During this time a shuttle bus will be provided to maintain public transport provision.
William Diver, BAM Nuttall project director, said: “We fully appreciate the inconvenience caused to motorists during this period and I am pleased to report that the contraflow works are running to schedule, with an expected completion date of August 3, two weeks earlier than initially expected.
“I would like to assure all road users that the team is committed to ensuring that phase two of the contraflow runs as smoothly, with as little disruption as is possible to motorists and local residents.”
Councillor Grant Laing, leader of Perth and Kinross Council, added: “The Cross Tay Link Road is key to the Perth Transport Futures Project, and will deliver massive benefits for the people of Perth and Kinross by increasing network capacity and reducing congestion in Perth city.
“Projects of this scale do not come along often, and it is credit to everyone involved that these works are progressing on schedule and that the contraflow works are expected to be completed within a few weeks.”
