Residents and commuters across Perth and Kinross, alongside neighbouring Dundee, Fife, and Stirling areas, are facing a period of significant travel disruption throughout October. A series of essential roadworks, rail service alterations, and bus route diversions are set to impact journeys, necessitating careful planning for those traversing the central belt of Scotland.
Highlighting the impact directly on Perth and Kinross, a key thoroughfare in picturesque Highland Perthshire, the A827 between Aberfeldy and Kenmore, is scheduled for weekday closures from October 13 to October 26. This vital route will undergo reconstruction of a retaining wall, with an official diversion route spanning approximately 70 miles. This lengthy detour underscores the scale of the works and the importance for local residents and visitors to factor in considerable extra travel time when planning movements through this scenic but temporarily inaccessible area.
Further west, the A9, a major arterial route through Scotland, will experience overnight resurfacing operations. North of Inveralmond, a 10mph convoy system coupled with temporary traffic lights will be in effect between 7pm and 6am from October 7 to 15. Similarly, at Luncarty, overnight resurfacing will be carried out under temporary traffic lights and a convoy system from October 14 to 28, also between 7pm and 6am. Notably, the on and off-slip roads at Luncarty will also be closed during these overnight periods, with traffic management measures temporarily removed during weekends to ease congestion. These works on the A9 are crucial for maintaining the backbone of Scotland’s road network, but their timing demands vigilance from motorists, particularly those travelling between Perth and destinations further north.
Connecting Perth to Dundee, ongoing road safety improvements on the A90 from the Rait junction to Middlebank Farm will continue until October 31. This stretch will see lane two closed, with a consistent 30 mph speed limit enforced. Additionally, a convoy system will operate in lane one between 9pm and 5am, with a reduced speed limit in place. These sustained efforts on the A90 are designed to enhance safety, but drivers should anticipate potential delays and adjust their travel schedules accordingly. Local Road Network Updates in Perth and Kinross
Beyond the major trunk roads, several local routes within Perth and Kinross will also see closures and restrictions:
– The A926 High Street in Rattray will experience an emergency road closure from September 9 to October 27, affecting the section between the A93 Balmoral Road and Hatton Road. – The A911 at Scotlandwell is closed from October 1 to 15. – The B8033 at Braco will be closed, with parking restrictions in place, from October 20 to 31. – Likewise, the B8062 at Dunning faces closure and parking restrictions from October 13 to 17. A separate closure on the B934 at Dunning is scheduled for October 14. – Around Coupar Angus, the B948 will see Athole Street, Causewayend, and George Square closed from October 22 to 31. – In Invergowrie, Station Road will be closed with parking restrictions from October 20 to 31.
These localized works underscore a comprehensive effort to upgrade and maintain critical infrastructure, albeit with temporary inconvenience for those residing in or commuting through these areas. Broader Regional Impacts: Dundee, Angus, Fife, and Stirling
Travelers venturing beyond Perth and Kinross will also encounter a range of disruptions: Dundee Road Network
– The A90 Kingsway remains under an overnight convoy system between the A923 Coupar Angus off-slip and Strathmartine Road from October 5 to 27. – Blackness Road, from Balgay Road to Seymour Street, will be closed for carriageway lining works from October 13 to 15. – Gas works will close Craigie Avenue, from Greendykes Road to Arbroath Road, until October 26. – Kings Cross Road will be closed at the junction with Harefield Road for patching and lining works on October 22 and 23. – Law Road will be closed from its turning area to the Law summit for nine weeks of conservation efforts, commencing October 13 and lasting until December 12. – Pirkerro Road will be closed northbound from Clepington Road to the A90 Kingsway from October 20 to 23 for Scottish Water works.
Angus Road Network
– The A937 near Hillside will be closed overnight on October 25 and 26 for Network Rail works. – Resurfacing work will continue on the A933 at Colliston, between Arbroath and Friockheim, from September 22, potentially lasting three weeks. – Four weeks of footway resurfacing works are taking place on the A92 North Esk Road in Montrose from September 29 to October 24. – The B9127 Arbirlot Road West, Arbroath, will be closed on October 23 for Scottish Water works. – The B9128 North Street, Forfar, is closed for five weeks at the junction with Market Street from September 22 to October 24, due to dropped kerb installations.
Fife Road Network
– The M90 near Dunfermline will see overnight slip road closures at Junction 1C Admirality and Junction 2 Pitreavie until October 17. – The A91 Low Road, Auchtermuchty, will be closed from Crosshills to Carswell Wynd from 9am on October 19 to 6am on October 21 for Scottish Water operations. – The B917 Black Road, Kelty, will be closed from September 29, extending until February 27, 2026, for sewer works. – The B939 Argyle Street, St Andrews, will be closed from October 13 to 15 for ironwork repairs. – The B945 William Street, Tayport, will be closed between 9am and 4:30pm from October 13 to 17 for Scottish Water works. – Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, will be closed from October 13 to 17 for drainage works. – Glenwood Road, Leslie, remains closed from September 22 for duct installation works.
Stirling and Stirlingshire Road Network
– The A9 Causewayhead Road, Stirling, will be closed from the Customs Roundabout to Cornton Road on October 19, between 9:30am and 4:30pm. – The M80 southbound carriageway near Denny, Falkirk, will be closed at Junction 9 (Pirnhall) from October 13 to 14, between 8:30pm and 6am, for defect repairs. – The M80 northbound carriageway near Haggs, Falkirk, will be closed between Junction 7 (Haggs) and Junction 8 (Bankhead) from October 20 to 22, between 7:30pm and 6am, for resurfacing works. – The A82 at Glen Falloch, Inverarnan, will have a lane closure, temporary traffic lights, and a 30mph speed limit in place from October 6 to 21 for bridge parapet and safety barrier replacement. – Three-way temporary traffic lights are in operation on the A84 at Stirling Dobbies until October 16 for new pedestrian crossing installation. – The B8032 at Deanston will be closed along its entire length from October 13 to 19 (8am-5pm) and on October 20 (9:30am-3:30pm), with resident access maintained. – Forthside Way, Stirling, will be closed from Shore Road to the roundabout at Forthside car park from September 22 to December 5 for active travel route construction.
Public Transport AdjustmentsBus Services
Bus services will also be affected by these widespread roadworks:
– In Dundee, Stagecoach services 73, 73A, 73B, and 73C will be diverted northbound along Craigie Avenue until November 1. Xplore Dundee’s 5A service, heading towards Ninewells Hospital, will be diverted between Greendykes Circle and Eastern Cemetery until October 26. – In Fife, Stagecoach 42 and 42A services will be impacted by the William Street closure in Tayport from October 13 to 17. The 42 service will not serve Tayport, and the 42A will terminate at Shanwell Turning Circle. Services 14A, 32, 33, and 33A will divert due to the Fair Isle Road closure from October 10 to 18. Additionally, BE3, 33A, and X56 services will divert away from Black Road and Great North Road until February 28, 2026, due to ongoing sewer works.
Rail Services
Train passengers should also be aware of upcoming changes:
– For those travelling between Perth and Inverness, bus replacement services will operate for both LNER and ScotRail trains on the weekends of October 18-19 and October 25-26. – Cross Country services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen will be suspended on October 18 due to RMT strike action, affecting connections through the Tayside and Fife areas.
This extensive schedule of works and service changes highlights a significant period of adjustment for all who live, work, and travel within and around Perth and Kinross. Commuters are strongly advised to check local council websites and public transport operators for the latest real-time updates before commencing their journeys to minimize inconvenience and ensure smooth travel.
Highlighting the impact directly on Perth and Kinross, a key thoroughfare in picturesque Highland Perthshire, the A827 between Aberfeldy and Kenmore, is scheduled for weekday closures from October 13 to October 26. This vital route will undergo reconstruction of a retaining wall, with an official diversion route spanning approximately 70 miles. This lengthy detour underscores the scale of the works and the importance for local residents and visitors to factor in considerable extra travel time when planning movements through this scenic but temporarily inaccessible area.
Further west, the A9, a major arterial route through Scotland, will experience overnight resurfacing operations. North of Inveralmond, a 10mph convoy system coupled with temporary traffic lights will be in effect between 7pm and 6am from October 7 to 15. Similarly, at Luncarty, overnight resurfacing will be carried out under temporary traffic lights and a convoy system from October 14 to 28, also between 7pm and 6am. Notably, the on and off-slip roads at Luncarty will also be closed during these overnight periods, with traffic management measures temporarily removed during weekends to ease congestion. These works on the A9 are crucial for maintaining the backbone of Scotland’s road network, but their timing demands vigilance from motorists, particularly those travelling between Perth and destinations further north.
Connecting Perth to Dundee, ongoing road safety improvements on the A90 from the Rait junction to Middlebank Farm will continue until October 31. This stretch will see lane two closed, with a consistent 30 mph speed limit enforced. Additionally, a convoy system will operate in lane one between 9pm and 5am, with a reduced speed limit in place. These sustained efforts on the A90 are designed to enhance safety, but drivers should anticipate potential delays and adjust their travel schedules accordingly. Local Road Network Updates in Perth and Kinross
Beyond the major trunk roads, several local routes within Perth and Kinross will also see closures and restrictions:
– The A926 High Street in Rattray will experience an emergency road closure from September 9 to October 27, affecting the section between the A93 Balmoral Road and Hatton Road. – The A911 at Scotlandwell is closed from October 1 to 15. – The B8033 at Braco will be closed, with parking restrictions in place, from October 20 to 31. – Likewise, the B8062 at Dunning faces closure and parking restrictions from October 13 to 17. A separate closure on the B934 at Dunning is scheduled for October 14. – Around Coupar Angus, the B948 will see Athole Street, Causewayend, and George Square closed from October 22 to 31. – In Invergowrie, Station Road will be closed with parking restrictions from October 20 to 31.
These localized works underscore a comprehensive effort to upgrade and maintain critical infrastructure, albeit with temporary inconvenience for those residing in or commuting through these areas. Broader Regional Impacts: Dundee, Angus, Fife, and Stirling
Travelers venturing beyond Perth and Kinross will also encounter a range of disruptions: Dundee Road Network
– The A90 Kingsway remains under an overnight convoy system between the A923 Coupar Angus off-slip and Strathmartine Road from October 5 to 27. – Blackness Road, from Balgay Road to Seymour Street, will be closed for carriageway lining works from October 13 to 15. – Gas works will close Craigie Avenue, from Greendykes Road to Arbroath Road, until October 26. – Kings Cross Road will be closed at the junction with Harefield Road for patching and lining works on October 22 and 23. – Law Road will be closed from its turning area to the Law summit for nine weeks of conservation efforts, commencing October 13 and lasting until December 12. – Pirkerro Road will be closed northbound from Clepington Road to the A90 Kingsway from October 20 to 23 for Scottish Water works.
Angus Road Network
– The A937 near Hillside will be closed overnight on October 25 and 26 for Network Rail works. – Resurfacing work will continue on the A933 at Colliston, between Arbroath and Friockheim, from September 22, potentially lasting three weeks. – Four weeks of footway resurfacing works are taking place on the A92 North Esk Road in Montrose from September 29 to October 24. – The B9127 Arbirlot Road West, Arbroath, will be closed on October 23 for Scottish Water works. – The B9128 North Street, Forfar, is closed for five weeks at the junction with Market Street from September 22 to October 24, due to dropped kerb installations.
Fife Road Network
– The M90 near Dunfermline will see overnight slip road closures at Junction 1C Admirality and Junction 2 Pitreavie until October 17. – The A91 Low Road, Auchtermuchty, will be closed from Crosshills to Carswell Wynd from 9am on October 19 to 6am on October 21 for Scottish Water operations. – The B917 Black Road, Kelty, will be closed from September 29, extending until February 27, 2026, for sewer works. – The B939 Argyle Street, St Andrews, will be closed from October 13 to 15 for ironwork repairs. – The B945 William Street, Tayport, will be closed between 9am and 4:30pm from October 13 to 17 for Scottish Water works. – Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, will be closed from October 13 to 17 for drainage works. – Glenwood Road, Leslie, remains closed from September 22 for duct installation works.
Stirling and Stirlingshire Road Network
– The A9 Causewayhead Road, Stirling, will be closed from the Customs Roundabout to Cornton Road on October 19, between 9:30am and 4:30pm. – The M80 southbound carriageway near Denny, Falkirk, will be closed at Junction 9 (Pirnhall) from October 13 to 14, between 8:30pm and 6am, for defect repairs. – The M80 northbound carriageway near Haggs, Falkirk, will be closed between Junction 7 (Haggs) and Junction 8 (Bankhead) from October 20 to 22, between 7:30pm and 6am, for resurfacing works. – The A82 at Glen Falloch, Inverarnan, will have a lane closure, temporary traffic lights, and a 30mph speed limit in place from October 6 to 21 for bridge parapet and safety barrier replacement. – Three-way temporary traffic lights are in operation on the A84 at Stirling Dobbies until October 16 for new pedestrian crossing installation. – The B8032 at Deanston will be closed along its entire length from October 13 to 19 (8am-5pm) and on October 20 (9:30am-3:30pm), with resident access maintained. – Forthside Way, Stirling, will be closed from Shore Road to the roundabout at Forthside car park from September 22 to December 5 for active travel route construction.
Public Transport AdjustmentsBus Services
Bus services will also be affected by these widespread roadworks:
– In Dundee, Stagecoach services 73, 73A, 73B, and 73C will be diverted northbound along Craigie Avenue until November 1. Xplore Dundee’s 5A service, heading towards Ninewells Hospital, will be diverted between Greendykes Circle and Eastern Cemetery until October 26. – In Fife, Stagecoach 42 and 42A services will be impacted by the William Street closure in Tayport from October 13 to 17. The 42 service will not serve Tayport, and the 42A will terminate at Shanwell Turning Circle. Services 14A, 32, 33, and 33A will divert due to the Fair Isle Road closure from October 10 to 18. Additionally, BE3, 33A, and X56 services will divert away from Black Road and Great North Road until February 28, 2026, due to ongoing sewer works.
Rail Services
Train passengers should also be aware of upcoming changes:
– For those travelling between Perth and Inverness, bus replacement services will operate for both LNER and ScotRail trains on the weekends of October 18-19 and October 25-26. – Cross Country services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen will be suspended on October 18 due to RMT strike action, affecting connections through the Tayside and Fife areas.
This extensive schedule of works and service changes highlights a significant period of adjustment for all who live, work, and travel within and around Perth and Kinross. Commuters are strongly advised to check local council websites and public transport operators for the latest real-time updates before commencing their journeys to minimize inconvenience and ensure smooth travel.