A96 Dualling: Inverness to Nairn including Nairn Bypass

What has changed on this project, and when

• Next milestone: Procurement and construction start for the Nairn Bypass2 November 2026 · previously: Advanced works funded from 2026/27; Nairn Bypass construction due to commence 2029/30 (Transport Scotland, 3 February 2026)
• Stage: Statutory process complete (Orders in force 12 March 2024; land vested April 2025); phased approach starting with the Nairn Bypass announced 3 February 20262 November 2026 · previously: Statutory process complete; pre-procurement (phased delivery confirmed)
• Next milestone: Advanced works funded from 2026/27; Nairn Bypass construction due to commence 2029/30 (Transport Scotland, 3 February 2026)24 September 2026 · previously: Procurement/delivery of first phase (Nairn Bypass)

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