Commuters and travelers across Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Fife, and Stirling are advised to prepare for significant travel disruptions throughout October 2025. A series of essential roadworks, bus service alterations, and train schedule changes are planned, impacting various routes and requiring advanced planning from residents and visitors alike. These infrastructure enhancements are crucial for maintaining and improving the region’s transport network, but will undoubtedly pose temporary challenges.
Key arterial routes, including the A90 and A9, are set for substantial upgrade projects. In Dundee, the A90 Kingsway will see an overnight convoy system implemented between the A923 Coupar Angus off-slip and Strathmartine Road from October 5 to October 27. This work will also necessitate northbound slip road closures at the A923 Coupar Angus, Macalpine Road, and Strathmartine Road, running from 7:30 PM to 6:30 AM on Sundays through Thursdays. This adjustment comes after public feedback highlighted potential disruptions from earlier plans, aiming to mitigate severe impacts on daily traffic flows. Drivers travelling into or out of Perth towards Dundee should be particularly mindful of these timings, especially if connecting to the Kingsway.
Further roadworks in Dundee include the closure of Craigie Avenue from Greendykes Road to Arbroath Road until October 26 for ongoing gas infrastructure upgrades. The Seagate area, specifically at Blackscroft, will continue to experience closures until October 13 as part of vital cable renewal work near Dundee Bus Station. For those traversing the city, Fintry Terrace is scheduled for carriageway patching closures from October 6 to October 10. Additionally, the Perth Road will be closed between Hyndford Street and Rockfield Street for Scottish Water operations from October 6 to October 10. Residents in Broughty Ferry should note the Esplanade’s resurfacing closure between Panmure Terrace and Brook Street until October 13, and Fort Street’s closures for lining and joint improvement from October 7 to October 9. Finally, Dundee Road will have a two-day closure between Home Street and West Queen Street on October 10-11 for Scottish Water works.
For motorists heading into or through Angus, a single lane remains shut northbound on the A90 at the Emmock Road flyover, just north of Dundee, until October 1 at 10 PM. Further into the region, the C35 and U431 roads around Stracathro Primary School will be closed for road marking activities from October 6 to October 10.
Within Perth and Kinross itself, several significant road projects are scheduled. The A9 north of Inveralmond will undergo overnight resurfacing from October 5 to October 10, operating under a 10 mph convoy system with temporary traffic lights between 7 PM and 6 AM. This could affect those travelling towards the Highlands from Perth or accessing local services off the A9. Following this, the A9 at Luncarty will experience two weeks of overnight resurfacing works from October 12 to October 25, also with temporary traffic lights and a convoy system from 7 PM to 6 AM. The on and off-slip roads at Luncarty will also be closed overnight, though all traffic management will be lifted during weekends to minimise impact on weekend travel. These upgrades are vital for the long-term safety and efficiency of this key route connecting Perth with the wider Scottish road network.
The A90 between Perth and Dundee continues to be a focal point for road safety improvements, with ongoing works from the Rait junction to Middlebank Farm Centre scheduled until October 31. Lane two remains closed, with a 30 mph speed limit enforced. An additional convoy system will operate in lane one between 9 PM and 5 AM, accompanied by a reduced speed limit. Drivers on the A85 near Comrie should anticipate overnight drainage works from October 2 to October 4, between Crieff and Comrie, with a reduced speed limit, temporary traffic lights, and a convoy system in place from 7 PM to 6 AM.
Moving west, Fife residents using the M90 near Dunfermline will encounter overnight slip road closures at Junction 1C Admirality and Junction 2 Pitreavie until October 17, occurring between 8 PM and 6 AM on weekdays, with diversions redirecting traffic via alternative slip roads. The Forth Road Bridge is also scheduled for overnight carriageway closures: southbound from 9:30 PM on Wednesday (October 1) until 6 AM on Thursday, and northbound from 9:30 PM on Thursday until 6 AM on Friday (October 3). Crucially, these closures do not affect the Queensferry Crossing, providing an alternative route. The Clackmannanshire Bridge will be closed for repairs on Thursday and Friday nights (October 2-4) from 7:30 PM to 6 AM, with a diversion via the Kincardine Bridge.
In Stirling and Stirlingshire, the A84 at Doune will undergo overnight drainage works between George Street and Balkerach Road from October 2 to October 4, with temporary traffic lights managing traffic flow. A new pedestrian crossing installation near Dobbies on Drip Road will introduce three-way temporary traffic lights on the A84 at Stirling Dobbies from October 1 to October 16. The A875 Balfron Road at Killearn will remain closed for road maintenance until October 5, alongside parking suspensions on parts of Station Road. Lastly, Fountain Road in Bridge of Allan will be closed from its junction with Keir Street to Henderson Street until October 10 due to sewage works, with Midland Bluebird passengers for the 54 service advised to board at Melville Place.
Public transport users also face several adjustments. Stagecoach services 73, 73A, 73B, and 73C in Dundee will be diverted northbound along Craigie Avenue onto Greendykes Road and Arbroath Road until November 1, bypassing stops on the diversion route. Xplore Dundee services 5 and 5A will be rerouted from East Port Roundabout towards Barnhill until October 13, with alternative stops at Sugarhouse Wynd, Thornbank Terrace, and Kemback Street. These same services will also be diverted between the Step Row stop and West Park Road from October 6 to October 10, using alternative stops at Step Row, Ritchies Lane, and Farington Terrace. The Xplore Dundee 5A service, specifically for Ninewells Hospital, will be diverted between Greendykes Circle and Eastern Cemetery until October 26, with alternative stops near Balgavies Avenue and Dalgleish Road. School buses 6S and 10S will be diverted between Blackness Road and Rockfield Street from October 6 to October 10, stopping instead at Harris Academy and on Balgay Road. Other Xplore Dundee diversions from October 6 to October 10 include service 10 (both ways between Murrayfield Drive and Fintry Drive), service 17 (both ways between Whitfield Rise and Berwick Drive), and service 33 (both ways between Longhaugh Road and Murrayfield Drive), all with specified alternative stops.
In Angus, Stagecoach service 30 will not serve Inchbare from October 6 to October 11 due to roadworks. For those in Stirling and Stirlingshire, Midland Bluebird is operating a shuttle bus service for passengers on the X10 and X10A until October 5, necessitated by the A875 road closure in Killearn.
Finally, rail passengers in Perth and Kinross should be aware of forthcoming changes. Bus replacement services will operate for both LNER and ScotRail trains between Perth and Inverness on the weekends of October 11-12, October 18-19, and October 25-26. Additionally, the noon London King’s Cross to Inverness train on October 10 will terminate at Perth. These extensive disruptions across road, bus, and rail networks underscore the ongoing commitment to upgrading regional infrastructure, albeit with temporary inconvenience for many. Travellers are strongly encouraged to check updated schedules and local council websites for the most current information before embarking on their journeys.
Key arterial routes, including the A90 and A9, are set for substantial upgrade projects. In Dundee, the A90 Kingsway will see an overnight convoy system implemented between the A923 Coupar Angus off-slip and Strathmartine Road from October 5 to October 27. This work will also necessitate northbound slip road closures at the A923 Coupar Angus, Macalpine Road, and Strathmartine Road, running from 7:30 PM to 6:30 AM on Sundays through Thursdays. This adjustment comes after public feedback highlighted potential disruptions from earlier plans, aiming to mitigate severe impacts on daily traffic flows. Drivers travelling into or out of Perth towards Dundee should be particularly mindful of these timings, especially if connecting to the Kingsway.
Further roadworks in Dundee include the closure of Craigie Avenue from Greendykes Road to Arbroath Road until October 26 for ongoing gas infrastructure upgrades. The Seagate area, specifically at Blackscroft, will continue to experience closures until October 13 as part of vital cable renewal work near Dundee Bus Station. For those traversing the city, Fintry Terrace is scheduled for carriageway patching closures from October 6 to October 10. Additionally, the Perth Road will be closed between Hyndford Street and Rockfield Street for Scottish Water operations from October 6 to October 10. Residents in Broughty Ferry should note the Esplanade’s resurfacing closure between Panmure Terrace and Brook Street until October 13, and Fort Street’s closures for lining and joint improvement from October 7 to October 9. Finally, Dundee Road will have a two-day closure between Home Street and West Queen Street on October 10-11 for Scottish Water works.
For motorists heading into or through Angus, a single lane remains shut northbound on the A90 at the Emmock Road flyover, just north of Dundee, until October 1 at 10 PM. Further into the region, the C35 and U431 roads around Stracathro Primary School will be closed for road marking activities from October 6 to October 10.
Within Perth and Kinross itself, several significant road projects are scheduled. The A9 north of Inveralmond will undergo overnight resurfacing from October 5 to October 10, operating under a 10 mph convoy system with temporary traffic lights between 7 PM and 6 AM. This could affect those travelling towards the Highlands from Perth or accessing local services off the A9. Following this, the A9 at Luncarty will experience two weeks of overnight resurfacing works from October 12 to October 25, also with temporary traffic lights and a convoy system from 7 PM to 6 AM. The on and off-slip roads at Luncarty will also be closed overnight, though all traffic management will be lifted during weekends to minimise impact on weekend travel. These upgrades are vital for the long-term safety and efficiency of this key route connecting Perth with the wider Scottish road network.
The A90 between Perth and Dundee continues to be a focal point for road safety improvements, with ongoing works from the Rait junction to Middlebank Farm Centre scheduled until October 31. Lane two remains closed, with a 30 mph speed limit enforced. An additional convoy system will operate in lane one between 9 PM and 5 AM, accompanied by a reduced speed limit. Drivers on the A85 near Comrie should anticipate overnight drainage works from October 2 to October 4, between Crieff and Comrie, with a reduced speed limit, temporary traffic lights, and a convoy system in place from 7 PM to 6 AM.
Moving west, Fife residents using the M90 near Dunfermline will encounter overnight slip road closures at Junction 1C Admirality and Junction 2 Pitreavie until October 17, occurring between 8 PM and 6 AM on weekdays, with diversions redirecting traffic via alternative slip roads. The Forth Road Bridge is also scheduled for overnight carriageway closures: southbound from 9:30 PM on Wednesday (October 1) until 6 AM on Thursday, and northbound from 9:30 PM on Thursday until 6 AM on Friday (October 3). Crucially, these closures do not affect the Queensferry Crossing, providing an alternative route. The Clackmannanshire Bridge will be closed for repairs on Thursday and Friday nights (October 2-4) from 7:30 PM to 6 AM, with a diversion via the Kincardine Bridge.
In Stirling and Stirlingshire, the A84 at Doune will undergo overnight drainage works between George Street and Balkerach Road from October 2 to October 4, with temporary traffic lights managing traffic flow. A new pedestrian crossing installation near Dobbies on Drip Road will introduce three-way temporary traffic lights on the A84 at Stirling Dobbies from October 1 to October 16. The A875 Balfron Road at Killearn will remain closed for road maintenance until October 5, alongside parking suspensions on parts of Station Road. Lastly, Fountain Road in Bridge of Allan will be closed from its junction with Keir Street to Henderson Street until October 10 due to sewage works, with Midland Bluebird passengers for the 54 service advised to board at Melville Place.
Public transport users also face several adjustments. Stagecoach services 73, 73A, 73B, and 73C in Dundee will be diverted northbound along Craigie Avenue onto Greendykes Road and Arbroath Road until November 1, bypassing stops on the diversion route. Xplore Dundee services 5 and 5A will be rerouted from East Port Roundabout towards Barnhill until October 13, with alternative stops at Sugarhouse Wynd, Thornbank Terrace, and Kemback Street. These same services will also be diverted between the Step Row stop and West Park Road from October 6 to October 10, using alternative stops at Step Row, Ritchies Lane, and Farington Terrace. The Xplore Dundee 5A service, specifically for Ninewells Hospital, will be diverted between Greendykes Circle and Eastern Cemetery until October 26, with alternative stops near Balgavies Avenue and Dalgleish Road. School buses 6S and 10S will be diverted between Blackness Road and Rockfield Street from October 6 to October 10, stopping instead at Harris Academy and on Balgay Road. Other Xplore Dundee diversions from October 6 to October 10 include service 10 (both ways between Murrayfield Drive and Fintry Drive), service 17 (both ways between Whitfield Rise and Berwick Drive), and service 33 (both ways between Longhaugh Road and Murrayfield Drive), all with specified alternative stops.
In Angus, Stagecoach service 30 will not serve Inchbare from October 6 to October 11 due to roadworks. For those in Stirling and Stirlingshire, Midland Bluebird is operating a shuttle bus service for passengers on the X10 and X10A until October 5, necessitated by the A875 road closure in Killearn.
Finally, rail passengers in Perth and Kinross should be aware of forthcoming changes. Bus replacement services will operate for both LNER and ScotRail trains between Perth and Inverness on the weekends of October 11-12, October 18-19, and October 25-26. Additionally, the noon London King’s Cross to Inverness train on October 10 will terminate at Perth. These extensive disruptions across road, bus, and rail networks underscore the ongoing commitment to upgrading regional infrastructure, albeit with temporary inconvenience for many. Travellers are strongly encouraged to check updated schedules and local council websites for the most current information before embarking on their journeys.