Cross Tay Link Road Update | July 2024

Work continues to progress well on the Cross Tay Link Road project; the following update was issued on July 17th, 2024.

Jillian Fergusson, Roads Infrastructure Manager Perth and Kinross Council commented, "We are progressing well throughout all areas of the build, and I am particularly pleased to report that forty-eight deck segments out of fifty-six on Destiny Bridge are poured and complete."

Destiny Bridge

On the west abutment, immediately west of the Highland Railway line, the receiving segment (WP-SS16) has recently been completed. The east abutment receiving segment (EP-SS15) construction is also finished.

The construction of the balanced cantilever reinforced concrete bridge deck segments has continued with forty-eight segments complete. The careful construction sequence used has ensured perfect balance is maintained throughout the process. The bridge is currently forecast to be completed in 2024.

New Kingsway

Work on the New Kingsway Link Road has delivered a number of key elements this month with traffic signs, street lighting, vehicle safety barriers, and landscaping nearing completion between the A93 and A94 roundabouts.

Surfacing has progressed well throughout June and into July and we anticipate that remaining works on signage and verge finishes will complete next period.

The Green Bridge at Highfield is also near to completion with only final touches to landscaping, fencing and pathways to come. Once finished, the connection between the new road and Highfield Woods will come into play for active travel users and wildlife.

A9

The new A9 alignment to the west is now fully established and working well for drivers, and in addition to this, ancillary works such as bus-bays, footpaths, and accommodation works are completed.

The focus now remains on the next phase of works. The earthworks and drainage along the old A9 route continues and the drainage for the new Park-and-Choose area is now completed.

The A9 overbridge superstructure, finishing works including kerbing, ducting and hard landscaping, and surfacing works on adjacent roundabouts are all complete.

The reinforced earth approach embankment to the west side of Destiny Bridge is ongoing. This will connect the new A9 junction to the new bridge over the River Tay. The Denmarkfield Access Portal precast units have recently been installed. The connecting reinforced earth panel retaining wall will commence in the next period. This structure, when completed, will maintain through-access for local properties as well as cyclists and pedestrians.

Cyclists and pedestrians have temporarily been diverted from the A9 onto the existing riverside core path, enabling works to progress here safely.

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