First minister admits A9 dualling end date is "ambitious" as questions asked of project
Perthshire Advertiser reported on Tuesday that the project to dual the road between Perth and Inverness could be under threat, although work on the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section is expected to be complete this year.And on Wednesday, at first minister’s questions, Ms Sturgeon admitted COVID has had an impact in the project.Responding to a question from Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro on the A9 and A96 projects, she said: “I agree that the proposals are ambitious, but I have set out the progress and our intentions.”Ms Sturgeon added: “As everybody knows, such projects involve complex and at times lengthy planning and statutory processes that have to be undertaken, not least because it is important that local residents get the