Residents and commuters across Perth and Kinross, along with those travelling through Tayside, Fife, and Stirling, are advised to prepare for significant travel disruption over the next fortnight. A series of extensive road closures, diversions, and public transport alterations are scheduled for the weeks beginning November 17 and November 24, 2025.
Key arterial routes, including the A9 near Stirling and the M90 close to Bridge of Earn, will experience overnight closures impacting journeys. These works are part of ongoing infrastructure improvements and essential maintenance programmes designed to enhance road safety and drainage systems across the region. Local Impact on Perth and Kinross Road Network
Motorists within Perth and Kinross face a particularly busy period of adjustments. Several critical routes will be affected:
– *M90 Bridge of Earn:* Northbound lanes near Bridge of Earn will see overnight closures from Junction 8 to Junction 9 between 7:30pm and 6:30am from November 16 to November 18. Following this, southbound lanes from Junction 9 to Junction 8 will be closed during the same hours between November 18 and November 21. Additionally, lane restrictions will be in effect between the Dron bend and Bridge of Earn until December 16, requiring drivers to exercise extra caution and allow for potential delays on this vital motorway stretch. – *A93 Isla Road, Perth:* A section of Isla Road in Perth will be closed from November 29 to December 1. A designated diversion route will guide traffic via the A93, the recently developed A9294 (Cross Tay Link Road), and the A94, affecting local access and through-traffic in the city. – *A822 near Dunkeld:* On November 18, the A822 at Trochry will be closed between its junctions with the A9 and A826. Drivers in the northern parts of Perthshire should plan alternative routes. – *A824 Western Road, Auchterarder:* From November 24 to December 5, a segment of Western Road in Auchterarder will be inaccessible near its intersection with Orchil Road, impacting local traffic flow in the town. – *B846 Wade’s Bridge, Aberfeldy:* A substantial 40-mile diversion will be in place around Wade’s Bridge in Aberfeldy on November 26 and 27. The bridge will be closed to traffic travelling between Aberfeldy and Weem, with the official diversion directing vehicles via the A827, A9, B8019, and B846. This significant rerouting highlights the need for careful journey planning for those in the Highland Perthshire area. – *B989 near Dalguise:* This route will be closed at Inchmagrannachan from November 16 to November 21, with a diversion available via the A9 and A827. – *B934 at Dunning:* The B934 through Dunning will experience closures from November 17 to November 25, necessitating a diversion route via the B934, A823, A9, B9141, and B934. – *B947 Essendy Road, Blairgowrie:* This road will be closed between November 17 and November 24, with drivers redirected via Perth Road (A93) and the A984. – *B953 near Balbeggie:* From November 17 to November 21, the B953 will be closed at the junction for Collace. The diversion for this period will utilize the A94, A923, and A90. – *A922 Springfield Road, Kinross:* This route will be closed between Station Road and High Street (B996) from November 13 to November 21.
Wider Regional Disruptions Affecting Perthshire Commuters
While many works are concentrated within Perth and Kinross, travellers venturing into neighbouring regions will also encounter significant changes:
– *Stirling and Stirlingshire:* The A9 near Dunblane is set for overnight southbound closures from November 10 to November 21, impacting journeys from Perth towards Stirling, with 24-hour lane restrictions until November 22. Further lane restrictions on the southbound A9 are slated from November 24 to December 5. Additionally, Forthside Way in Stirling will remain closed from Shore Road to the car park roundabout until December 5 for active travel route construction. Local festivities will also lead to the closure of High Street, Dunblane, on November 27 for the town’s Christmas Extravaganza. – *Fife:* The A92 near Lindifferon will see northbound carriageway closures and temporary traffic lights until November 21 due to drainage works. Newburgh’s A913 High Street faces a substantial 27-mile diversion on November 23 for BT Openreach works. Furthermore, bus users in Kelty should note diversions for Stagecoach services BE3, 33A, and X56 until late February 2026, bypassing Black Road and Great North Road for sewer works. Main Street, Leuchars will also be closed from November 20-24 for street light installations. – *Angus:* A contraflow system and northbound slip road closures will be in place on the A90 at Brechin until December 5, as carriageway maintenance continues. – *Dundee:* Various local roads, including sections of Arbroath Road, Dundee Road, and Albert Street, will experience temporary traffic lights or closures for Scottish Water works. Notably, Gray Street will have overnight closures from November 17-21 for Network Rail works, and Lochee High Street will close on November 26 for its Christmas Night Light event.
Train Services
Rail passengers travelling with LNER will also face some alterations. On November 22-23, no LNER services will run between Peterborough and London, with replacement bus services in operation. Additionally, the 7:08am LNER service from Leeds to Aberdeen on November 22 will commence its journey from York.
These widespread disruptions underscore the importance of checking local authority websites and public transport operators for the latest updates before embarking on any journey during this period. Commuters and travellers are encouraged to factor in additional travel time and consider alternative modes of transport where possible to minimize inconvenience.
Key arterial routes, including the A9 near Stirling and the M90 close to Bridge of Earn, will experience overnight closures impacting journeys. These works are part of ongoing infrastructure improvements and essential maintenance programmes designed to enhance road safety and drainage systems across the region. Local Impact on Perth and Kinross Road Network
Motorists within Perth and Kinross face a particularly busy period of adjustments. Several critical routes will be affected:
– *M90 Bridge of Earn:* Northbound lanes near Bridge of Earn will see overnight closures from Junction 8 to Junction 9 between 7:30pm and 6:30am from November 16 to November 18. Following this, southbound lanes from Junction 9 to Junction 8 will be closed during the same hours between November 18 and November 21. Additionally, lane restrictions will be in effect between the Dron bend and Bridge of Earn until December 16, requiring drivers to exercise extra caution and allow for potential delays on this vital motorway stretch. – *A93 Isla Road, Perth:* A section of Isla Road in Perth will be closed from November 29 to December 1. A designated diversion route will guide traffic via the A93, the recently developed A9294 (Cross Tay Link Road), and the A94, affecting local access and through-traffic in the city. – *A822 near Dunkeld:* On November 18, the A822 at Trochry will be closed between its junctions with the A9 and A826. Drivers in the northern parts of Perthshire should plan alternative routes. – *A824 Western Road, Auchterarder:* From November 24 to December 5, a segment of Western Road in Auchterarder will be inaccessible near its intersection with Orchil Road, impacting local traffic flow in the town. – *B846 Wade’s Bridge, Aberfeldy:* A substantial 40-mile diversion will be in place around Wade’s Bridge in Aberfeldy on November 26 and 27. The bridge will be closed to traffic travelling between Aberfeldy and Weem, with the official diversion directing vehicles via the A827, A9, B8019, and B846. This significant rerouting highlights the need for careful journey planning for those in the Highland Perthshire area. – *B989 near Dalguise:* This route will be closed at Inchmagrannachan from November 16 to November 21, with a diversion available via the A9 and A827. – *B934 at Dunning:* The B934 through Dunning will experience closures from November 17 to November 25, necessitating a diversion route via the B934, A823, A9, B9141, and B934. – *B947 Essendy Road, Blairgowrie:* This road will be closed between November 17 and November 24, with drivers redirected via Perth Road (A93) and the A984. – *B953 near Balbeggie:* From November 17 to November 21, the B953 will be closed at the junction for Collace. The diversion for this period will utilize the A94, A923, and A90. – *A922 Springfield Road, Kinross:* This route will be closed between Station Road and High Street (B996) from November 13 to November 21.
Wider Regional Disruptions Affecting Perthshire Commuters
While many works are concentrated within Perth and Kinross, travellers venturing into neighbouring regions will also encounter significant changes:
– *Stirling and Stirlingshire:* The A9 near Dunblane is set for overnight southbound closures from November 10 to November 21, impacting journeys from Perth towards Stirling, with 24-hour lane restrictions until November 22. Further lane restrictions on the southbound A9 are slated from November 24 to December 5. Additionally, Forthside Way in Stirling will remain closed from Shore Road to the car park roundabout until December 5 for active travel route construction. Local festivities will also lead to the closure of High Street, Dunblane, on November 27 for the town’s Christmas Extravaganza. – *Fife:* The A92 near Lindifferon will see northbound carriageway closures and temporary traffic lights until November 21 due to drainage works. Newburgh’s A913 High Street faces a substantial 27-mile diversion on November 23 for BT Openreach works. Furthermore, bus users in Kelty should note diversions for Stagecoach services BE3, 33A, and X56 until late February 2026, bypassing Black Road and Great North Road for sewer works. Main Street, Leuchars will also be closed from November 20-24 for street light installations. – *Angus:* A contraflow system and northbound slip road closures will be in place on the A90 at Brechin until December 5, as carriageway maintenance continues. – *Dundee:* Various local roads, including sections of Arbroath Road, Dundee Road, and Albert Street, will experience temporary traffic lights or closures for Scottish Water works. Notably, Gray Street will have overnight closures from November 17-21 for Network Rail works, and Lochee High Street will close on November 26 for its Christmas Night Light event.
Train Services
Rail passengers travelling with LNER will also face some alterations. On November 22-23, no LNER services will run between Peterborough and London, with replacement bus services in operation. Additionally, the 7:08am LNER service from Leeds to Aberdeen on November 22 will commence its journey from York.
These widespread disruptions underscore the importance of checking local authority websites and public transport operators for the latest updates before embarking on any journey during this period. Commuters and travellers are encouraged to factor in additional travel time and consider alternative modes of transport where possible to minimize inconvenience.