Transport Scotland has published public opinion gathered for the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness, and shortlisted 16 options for further ‘consideration’ to improve the route.
Feedback from respondents said that the top safety concerns were dangerous overtaking, lack of overtaking opportunities and indicating the road is ‘unsafe in general’.
The 16 options will go through a detailed appraisal process, with outcomes expected to be announced alongside a Climate Compatibility Assessment in the first half of 2023.
Transport Scotland A96 programme manager Sandy Jamieson said: “The Scottish Government is committed to fully dualling the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen and we have been undertaking a transparent evidence-based review of the corridor.
“The public consultation undertaken earlier this year received an unprecedented level of engagement with approximately 4,600 responses, generating more than 11,000 suggestions and potential opportunities for the route.”
