.jpg){kind=spacer}
This contract, worth between 拢40m and 拢50m, is the for the design of the western section of the A96 dualling programme, east of Auldearn to east of Fochabers.
for the Inverness to Nairn section (including the Nairn Bypass).
Scotland鈥檚 infrastructure secretary Keith Brown said: 鈥淭his major contract marks a further milestone towards the dualling of the A96 with all the investment and improvements that will bring to the Highland鈥檚 and northeast of Scotland.
鈥淭he publication of this contract notice marks another significant milestone in a dualling programme that will deliver a number of benefits when completed, including improved journey time and reliability, improved connectivity and improved road safety for all those who use this key artery connecting two of Scotland鈥檚 economic hubs.鈥�
He added: 鈥淲hen this contract is awarded early next year, design work for the western section will step up a gear with route option assessment work getting聽 underway. This contract will also provide the successful bidders with steady work for years to come and many more opportunities for small and medium enterprises through subcontracted work, so it will be a boost for the local and national economy.鈥�
Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
