Transport Scotland A9 Dualling Tay

Preferred side road option What happens next? A9 Dualling The preferred side road option is Side Road Option 2. We welcome your comments and feedback on This includes: the preferred route options. This will help the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project • a southbound left-in/left-out junction connecting to the C502 ongoing development of the Tay Crossing to Dunkeld to Rotmell road Ballinluig project. • construction of a bridge over Dowally Burn to connect the Transport Scotland’s consultant will take forward the two sections of the village development and assessment of the preferred option for • construction of side roads connecting Dowally, Guay and the project (DMRB Stage 3 Assessment). Kindallachan to both sides of the A9 by means of a southbound Transport Scotland will look to publish draft Road left-in/left-out junction north of Guay, and an overbridge and Orders, Compulsory Purchase Order and an Environmental northbound left-in/left-out junction north of Kindallachan Statement for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project in 2017, • northbound left-in/left-out junction at Westhaugh of Tulliemet. and members of the public will have the opportunity to Visualisation image looking north to the proposed Side Road Option 2 is preferred for the following reasons: Kindallachan overbridge provide comment and feedback. • provides the highest level of connectivity between Dowally, The draft Road Orders will define the line of the Guay and Kindallachan to the northbound and southbound As we progress into the DMRB Stage 3 Assessment, there is still developed preferred option. The draft Compulsory Purchase Order will define the extent of land needed to carriageways of the A9 considerable work to be carried out. The exact location of side roads, View of the existing single carriageway looking north • minimises diversion times, thus reducing impacts on three including the overbridge north of Kindallachan, will be developed in deliver the project. communities and a number of properties consultation with landowners and affected residents. • performs best in reducing diversion times and ease of access To view the plans of the mainline and side road options, The next stage of the assessment process will Examples of possible mitigation measures include: for emergency vehicles, both highlighted as important issues by please visit: www.transport.gov.scot/project/ include: • appropriate construction management plans local residents. a9-tay-crossing-ballinluig • consultation with affected parties such as land and • landscape planting property owners and tenants, statutory bodies, • noise barriers or environmental bunds Community Councils and other relevant interest • mammal (e.g. badger and otter) underpasses, ledges and fences. Flood risk management groups The next stage of design includes further The approach to flood risk management on the Tay • design development development of: Crossing to Ballinluig project is that proposed plans • ground investigation works • the preferred option alignment will be developed to provide neutral impact. This • identification of the land required for the project and • the layout of the overbridge north of Kindallachan means that while the dualling of the A9 will not resolve preparation of draft Orders • layouts of all side roads and private means of access existing flooding issues, it will not increase overall • Environmental Impact Assessment of the developed • proposals for lay-bys flood risk. preferred option and preparation of the Environmental • any proposed amendments to Non-Motorised User (NMU) We have built a project- Statement paths e.g. for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists specific flood model from • development of suitable mitigation measures to reduce • the location and layout of road drainage infrastructure, south of Dowally to north impact on the environment. including detention basins and treatment ponds. of Ballinluig, covering the River Tay, River Tummel, and their smaller tributaries including Dowally Comments and feedback For further information Burn, Sloggan Burn and We invite your comments and feedback using the Further consultation through local drop-in events Kindallachan Burn. Flooding at Guay to the east feedback form available at the exhibition or on and one-to-one engagement is planned during the The flood model is in of the A9 the project website. DMRB Stage 3 Assessment process. line with industry standard practice and is capable of developing a picture of complex flooding Please leave in the feedback box provided at the exhibition or We will keep you updated through a range of direct Floodplain at Guay to the west of the A9 situations. Flood flows were developed to represent rainfall events email: [email protected] communications and consultations. up to the 1 in 200 year flood return period including 20% for future You can also post to: You can contact Jacobs’ Stakeholder Manager Sarah Morgan at any climate change, which is considered an extreme weather event. Potential flood Sarah Morgan, Stakeholder Manager, Jacobs UK Ltd, 95 time by telephone or email: The baseline model for the existing situation identified extensive Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 7HX. flooding during the 1 in 200 year flood event, plus climate change, mitigation measures Telephone: 07833 936 426 between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Flooding was experienced to Some further work has been carried out during For further information on the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig Email: [email protected] Preferred option the west of the existing A9 over a large proportion of the existing DMRB Stage 2 Assessment work to ensure that project, and to view the exhibition materials, drawings and For further information on the wider A9 Dualling Programme please corridor. Overall, the mainline route option, in the absence of mitigation is possible to help address these localised visualisations, please visit: visit the Transport Scotland website: mitigation, result in a small adverse impact (increase in flood level impacts. February 2017 www.transport.gov.scot/project/ less than 10 millimetres). The range of mitigation measures to be further developed will www.transport.gov.scot/a9dualling a9-tay-crossing-ballinluig As part of the flood model development, we have consulted likely include: If you have any queries or any comment on the wider programme, with landowners to better understand the flood regime from the • compensatory flood storage Please provide feedback as soon as possible and before please contact the A9 Dualling team by telephone or email. perspective of local residents. In addition, we have used recent • side road design refinement Friday 31 March 2017. flood events, including information provided by SEPA, to verify that • consideration of culvert sizes and location to control the Telephone: 0141 272 7100 the model is representative of these flood events. movement of flood water. Email: [email protected]

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KEY Mainline Route Option 1 Mainline Route Option 2 Mainline Route Option 3 Mainline Route Option 4 Side Road Option 1 Side Road Option 2 Side Road Option 3 Side Road Option 4 Existing dualling Single carriageway to be upgraded Introduction Mainline Route Option 1 Mainline Route Option 2 is Mainline Route Option 3 is Mainline Route Option 4 is Side Road Option 1 provides Side Road Option 2 Side Road Option 3 provides Side Road Option 4 widens to the southbound identical to mainline Option identical to Mainline Route identical to Mainline Route two left-in / left-out junctions provides two left-in / left-out a left-in / left-out junction with provides a left-in / left-out In June 2015 and February 2016, Transport Scotland INVERNESS side of the current A9 from 1 to a point south of Dowally Option 1 to a point south Option 1 to a point south with access to the northbound junctions with access to the access to the northbound junction with access to the held public exhibition and community engagement the start of the project to with a ‘best fit’ alignment as of Dowally with a ‘best fit’ of Dowally with a ‘best fit’ carriageway north of northbound carriageway carriageway north of northbound carriageway events to seek public feedback on the route option Tomatin to Moy the south of Dowally with the route passes Dowally. alignment as the route passes alignment as the route passes Kindallachan and left-in / left-out north of Kindallachan and left- Kindallachan and left-in / left-out north of Kindallachan and a assessment work carried out for dualling the A9 a ‘best fit’ alignment as the The route then continues on Dowally. The route then Dowally. The route widens to junctions to the southbound in / left-out junctions to the junctions to the southbound left-in / left-out junction to the between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Dalraddy to Slochd Kincraig to Dalraddy AVIEMORE route passes Dowally. The the southbound side for the continues on the southbound the northbound side between carriageway at Rotmell, Dowally southbound carriageway at carriageway at Rotmell, Dowally southbound carriageway at This leaflet provides a summary of the outcome of the route Crubenmore to Kincraig route then transitions to the remainder of the route and side between Dowally and Dowally and Guay, transitions and between Guay and Rotmell and between Guay and and between Guay and Rotmell and between Guay and assessment work and the preferred route option for the Tay KINGUSSIE Dalwhinnie northbound side for a short ties in with the existing dual Haugh Cottages before to the southbound side at Kindallachan. Side Road Option Kindallachan. Side Road Option Kindallachan. Side Road Option Kindallachan. Side Road Option to Crubenmore Crossing to Ballinluig project announced in December 2016. length between Dowally and carriageway at Ballinluig. transitioning to the northbound Guay until the alignment 1 provides access to both the 2 provides access to both the 3 only provides access to the 4 only provides access to the It also summarises the work that will be carried out as part of the Guay before transitioning back side for the remainder of the passes Haugh Cottages before northbound and southbound northbound and southbound southbound carriageways for southbound carriageways for Glen Garry BLAIR ATHOLL Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Stage 3 Assessment to Dalwhinnie to the southbound side at Guay route and ties in with the transitioning to the northbound carriageways for residents in carriageways for residents in residents in Dowally, Guay and residents in Dowally, Guay process. PITLOCHRY Killiecrankie to Glen Garry for the remainder of the route existing dual carriageway at side for the remainder of the Guay and Kindallachan via an Dowally, Guay and Kindallachan Kindallachan and provides a link and Kindallachan and provides We are looking for public feedback on the preferred option Pitlochry to Killiecrankie and ties in with the existing dual Ballinluig. route and ties in with the overbridge located to the north via an overbridge located to the road between the communities a link road between the developed by our consultants, Jacobs, to help the ongoing Tay Crossing to Ballinluig carriageway at Ballinluig. existing dual carriageway at of Kindallachan. Residents in north of Kindallachan. of Guay and Kindallachan. communities of Dowally, Guay development and assessment of the dualling proposals. Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing Ballinluig. Dowally only have access the and Kindallachan. A feedback form is available at the exhibition or on the project Luncarty to Pass of Birnam southbound carriageway. website www.transport.gov.scot/project/a9-tay- PERTH crossing-ballinluig A9 Perth to Inverness Dualling Programme – overview of all 11 projects Programme objectives Route option development Preferred mainline option Design Manual for Roads The Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project involves The preferred mainline option is Mainline Option 2. Mainline Option 2 is preferred for the following reasons: The Scottish Government has committed to dualling and Bridges Process dualling 7.7km of the existing A9 from immediately This includes: the A9 between Perth and Inverness by 2025. north of the Tay Crossing to the existing dualled • predominantly southbound widening throughout the length of • lowest interaction with the baseline flood extents and The A9 Dualling Programme objectives are to: DMRB Stage 1 A9 Preliminary Engineering section at Ballinluig. the route, before tying in to the existing dual carriageway at flood risk zone • improve the operational performance of the A9 by: Study and Strategic As part of the DMRB Stage 2 Assessment process, four different Ballinluig • most favourable in terms of constructability, as it will require -- reducing journey times Environmental Assessment mainline options and four different side road options were • a ‘best fit’ alignment through Dowally to minimise impact on the least number of traffic management crossovers during --improving journey time reliability – identification of broad improvement strategies considered. properties, to accommodate access to properties on both sides construction • improve safety for both Motorised and Non-Motorised Users of the A9 and to achieve a safe alignment for the road. • reduces impacts on properties to the west of the A9. (NMUs) e.g. pedestrians and cyclists: -- reducing accident severity --reducing driver stress DMRB Stage 2 Tay Crossing to Route option assessment and Ballinluig project: • facilitate active travel within the corridor identification of preferred option Stage complete Visualisation image looking north • improve integration with public transport facilities.

DMRB Stage 3 Project development Development and assessment of preferred option We are following the normal trunk road scheme development process and progressing in accordance with guidance in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). See diagram right. Statutory Process Publication of draft Road Orders, The three-stage assessment process covers engineering, Compulsory Purchase Order environment, traffic and economic considerations. (CPO) and Environmental Statement Throughout this process, Transport Scotland consults with a diverse Public Local Inquiry (if required) range of landowners, stakeholders and interested parties; including heritage, environmental and Non-Motorised Users (NMUs) such as pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists. The route option assessment process (DMRB Stage 2 Assessment) Procurement for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project has been completed and the design of the preferred option is subject to further refinement as the project is developed through the DMRB Stage 3 Assessment process, as more detailed survey information is gathered. Construction These refinements may include minor changes to the road layouts and earthwork design. Further consideration of environmental issues and proposals for Throughout the DMRB Stage 3 Assessment, the local accesses, flood environmental mitigation will be an integral part of the DMRB Stage 3 mitigation measures and accommodation works will be fully developed. Assessment.

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2 3 4 Preferred side road option What happens next? A9 Dualling The preferred side road option is Side Road Option 2. We welcome your comments and feedback on This includes: the preferred route options. This will help the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project • a southbound left-in/left-out junction connecting to the C502 ongoing development of the Tay Crossing to Dunkeld to Rotmell road Ballinluig project. • construction of a bridge over Dowally Burn to connect the Transport Scotland’s consultant will take forward the two sections of the village development and assessment of the preferred option for • construction of side roads connecting Dowally, Guay and the project (DMRB Stage 3 Assessment). Kindallachan to both sides of the A9 by means of a southbound Transport Scotland will look to publish draft Road left-in/left-out junction north of Guay, and an overbridge and Orders, Compulsory Purchase Order and an Environmental northbound left-in/left-out junction north of Kindallachan Statement for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project in 2017, • northbound left-in/left-out junction at Westhaugh of Tulliemet. and members of the public will have the opportunity to Visualisation image looking north to the proposed Side Road Option 2 is preferred for the following reasons: Kindallachan overbridge provide comment and feedback. • provides the highest level of connectivity between Dowally, The draft Road Orders will define the line of the Guay and Kindallachan to the northbound and southbound As we progress into the DMRB Stage 3 Assessment, there is still developed preferred option. The draft Compulsory Purchase Order will define the extent of land needed to carriageways of the A9 considerable work to be carried out. The exact location of side roads, View of the existing single carriageway looking north • minimises diversion times, thus reducing impacts on three including the overbridge north of Kindallachan, will be developed in deliver the project. communities and a number of properties consultation with landowners and affected residents. • performs best in reducing diversion times and ease of access To view the plans of the mainline and side road options, The next stage of the assessment process will Examples of possible mitigation measures include: for emergency vehicles, both highlighted as important issues by please visit: www.transport.gov.scot/project/ include: • appropriate construction management plans local residents. a9-tay-crossing-ballinluig • consultation with affected parties such as land and • landscape planting property owners and tenants, statutory bodies, • noise barriers or environmental bunds Community Councils and other relevant interest • mammal (e.g. badger and otter) underpasses, ledges and fences. Flood risk management groups The next stage of design includes further The approach to flood risk management on the Tay • design development development of: Crossing to Ballinluig project is that proposed plans • ground investigation works • the preferred option alignment will be developed to provide neutral impact. This • identification of the land required for the project and • the layout of the overbridge north of Kindallachan means that while the dualling of the A9 will not resolve preparation of draft Orders • layouts of all side roads and private means of access existing flooding issues, it will not increase overall • Environmental Impact Assessment of the developed • proposals for lay-bys flood risk. preferred option and preparation of the Environmental • any proposed amendments to Non-Motorised User (NMU) We have built a project- Statement paths e.g. for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists specific flood model from • development of suitable mitigation measures to reduce • the location and layout of road drainage infrastructure, south of Dowally to north impact on the environment. including detention basins and treatment ponds. of Ballinluig, covering the River Tay, River Tummel, and their smaller tributaries including Dowally Comments and feedback For further information Burn, Sloggan Burn and We invite your comments and feedback using the Further consultation through local drop-in events Kindallachan Burn. Flooding at Guay to the east feedback form available at the exhibition or on and one-to-one engagement is planned during the The flood model is in of the A9 the project website. DMRB Stage 3 Assessment process. line with industry standard practice and is capable of developing a picture of complex flooding Please leave in the feedback box provided at the exhibition or We will keep you updated through a range of direct Floodplain at Guay to the west of the A9 situations. Flood flows were developed to represent rainfall events email: [email protected] communications and consultations. up to the 1 in 200 year flood return period including 20% for future You can also post to: You can contact Jacobs’ Stakeholder Manager Sarah Morgan at any climate change, which is considered an extreme weather event. Potential flood Sarah Morgan, Stakeholder Manager, Jacobs UK Ltd, 95 time by telephone or email: The baseline model for the existing situation identified extensive Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 7HX. flooding during the 1 in 200 year flood event, plus climate change, mitigation measures Telephone: 07833 936 426 between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Flooding was experienced to Some further work has been carried out during For further information on the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig Email: [email protected] Preferred option the west of the existing A9 over a large proportion of the existing DMRB Stage 2 Assessment work to ensure that project, and to view the exhibition materials, drawings and For further information on the wider A9 Dualling Programme please corridor. Overall, the mainline route option, in the absence of mitigation is possible to help address these localised visualisations, please visit: visit the Transport Scotland website: mitigation, result in a small adverse impact (increase in flood level impacts. February 2017 www.transport.gov.scot/project/ less than 10 millimetres). The range of mitigation measures to be further developed will www.transport.gov.scot/a9dualling a9-tay-crossing-ballinluig As part of the flood model development, we have consulted likely include: If you have any queries or any comment on the wider programme, with landowners to better understand the flood regime from the • compensatory flood storage Please provide feedback as soon as possible and before please contact the A9 Dualling team by telephone or email. perspective of local residents. In addition, we have used recent • side road design refinement Friday 31 March 2017. flood events, including information provided by SEPA, to verify that • consideration of culvert sizes and location to control the Telephone: 0141 272 7100 the model is representative of these flood events. movement of flood water. Email: [email protected]

5 6 Preferred side road option What happens next? A9 Dualling The preferred side road option is Side Road Option 2. We welcome your comments and feedback on This includes: the preferred route options. This will help the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project • a southbound left-in/left-out junction connecting to the C502 ongoing development of the Tay Crossing to Dunkeld to Rotmell road Ballinluig project. • construction of a bridge over Dowally Burn to connect the Transport Scotland’s consultant will take forward the two sections of the village development and assessment of the preferred option for • construction of side roads connecting Dowally, Guay and the project (DMRB Stage 3 Assessment). Kindallachan to both sides of the A9 by means of a southbound Transport Scotland will look to publish draft Road left-in/left-out junction north of Guay, and an overbridge and Orders, Compulsory Purchase Order and an Environmental northbound left-in/left-out junction north of Kindallachan Statement for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project in 2017, • northbound left-in/left-out junction at Westhaugh of Tulliemet. and members of the public will have the opportunity to Visualisation image looking north to the proposed Side Road Option 2 is preferred for the following reasons: Kindallachan overbridge provide comment and feedback. • provides the highest level of connectivity between Dowally, The draft Road Orders will define the line of the Guay and Kindallachan to the northbound and southbound As we progress into the DMRB Stage 3 Assessment, there is still developed preferred option. The draft Compulsory Purchase Order will define the extent of land needed to carriageways of the A9 considerable work to be carried out. The exact location of side roads, View of the existing single carriageway looking north • minimises diversion times, thus reducing impacts on three including the overbridge north of Kindallachan, will be developed in deliver the project. communities and a number of properties consultation with landowners and affected residents. • performs best in reducing diversion times and ease of access To view the plans of the mainline and side road options, The next stage of the assessment process will Examples of possible mitigation measures include: for emergency vehicles, both highlighted as important issues by please visit: www.transport.gov.scot/project/ include: • appropriate construction management plans local residents. a9-tay-crossing-ballinluig • consultation with affected parties such as land and • landscape planting property owners and tenants, statutory bodies, • noise barriers or environmental bunds Community Councils and other relevant interest • mammal (e.g. badger and otter) underpasses, ledges and fences. Flood risk management groups The next stage of design includes further The approach to flood risk management on the Tay • design development development of: Crossing to Ballinluig project is that proposed plans • ground investigation works • the preferred option alignment will be developed to provide neutral impact. This • identification of the land required for the project and • the layout of the overbridge north of Kindallachan means that while the dualling of the A9 will not resolve preparation of draft Orders • layouts of all side roads and private means of access existing flooding issues, it will not increase overall • Environmental Impact Assessment of the developed • proposals for lay-bys flood risk. preferred option and preparation of the Environmental • any proposed amendments to Non-Motorised User (NMU) We have built a project- Statement paths e.g. for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists specific flood model from • development of suitable mitigation measures to reduce • the location and layout of road drainage infrastructure, south of Dowally to north impact on the environment. including detention basins and treatment ponds. of Ballinluig, covering the River Tay, River Tummel, and their smaller tributaries including Dowally Comments and feedback For further information Burn, Sloggan Burn and We invite your comments and feedback using the Further consultation through local drop-in events Kindallachan Burn. Flooding at Guay to the east feedback form available at the exhibition or on and one-to-one engagement is planned during the The flood model is in of the A9 the project website. DMRB Stage 3 Assessment process. line with industry standard practice and is capable of developing a picture of complex flooding Please leave in the feedback box provided at the exhibition or We will keep you updated through a range of direct Floodplain at Guay to the west of the A9 situations. Flood flows were developed to represent rainfall events email: [email protected] communications and consultations. up to the 1 in 200 year flood return period including 20% for future You can also post to: You can contact Jacobs’ Stakeholder Manager Sarah Morgan at any climate change, which is considered an extreme weather event. Potential flood Sarah Morgan, Stakeholder Manager, Jacobs UK Ltd, 95 time by telephone or email: The baseline model for the existing situation identified extensive Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 7HX. flooding during the 1 in 200 year flood event, plus climate change, mitigation measures Telephone: 07833 936 426 between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Flooding was experienced to Some further work has been carried out during For further information on the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig Email: [email protected] Preferred option the west of the existing A9 over a large proportion of the existing DMRB Stage 2 Assessment work to ensure that project, and to view the exhibition materials, drawings and For further information on the wider A9 Dualling Programme please corridor. Overall, the mainline route option, in the absence of mitigation is possible to help address these localised visualisations, please visit: visit the Transport Scotland website: mitigation, result in a small adverse impact (increase in flood level impacts. February 2017 www.transport.gov.scot/project/ less than 10 millimetres). The range of mitigation measures to be further developed will www.transport.gov.scot/a9dualling a9-tay-crossing-ballinluig As part of the flood model development, we have consulted likely include: If you have any queries or any comment on the wider programme, with landowners to better understand the flood regime from the • compensatory flood storage Please provide feedback as soon as possible and before please contact the A9 Dualling team by telephone or email. perspective of local residents. In addition, we have used recent • side road design refinement Friday 31 March 2017. flood events, including information provided by SEPA, to verify that • consideration of culvert sizes and location to control the Telephone: 0141 272 7100 the model is representative of these flood events. movement of flood water. Email: [email protected]

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