Scotland’s transport minister Jenny Gilruth has apologised for her Government’s failure to realise its promise to dual the A9 by its 2025 deadline.

In an exclusive interview with Highland News & Media, Ms Gilruth said: “I recognise the frustration here and I do apologise to the communities in the north of Scotland, it should have been done by now and it will be done.”

The paper quotes Ms Gilruth as saying: “Of course, I apologise to the communities across the north of Scotland. I very much recognise how important this road is for people in the North of Scotland for businesses, for local communities and it is imperative that we do go ahead with dualling.

“I recognise the frustration here and I do apologise to the communities in the north of Scotland, it should have been done by now and it will be done. That is why I have committed to come back to parliament with an update timescale later this year.”

Read the full article and watch the interview here.

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