PITLOCHRY – Scotland’s ambitious transport infrastructure pipeline has reached an exciting new milestone as civil engineering specialist Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd has been officially announced as the intended winner for the highly anticipated £220m A9 Pitlochry to Killiecrankie dualling project. Handpicked by Transport Scotland following an intensive, high-level procurement process that saw the firm clear rigorous technical and safety criteria ahead of rival bidders, Wills Bros is poised to begin mobilization immediately upon the conclusion of the mandatory standstill period. This milestone marks the final phase under the project-by-project tendering model, clearing the path for the remaining stretches to transition to a massive £1.9bn collective framework approach.

The extensive 6.4km engineering package represents a vital component of the Scottish Government's wider £3.97bn commitment to dual the entirety of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. The complex scope of works involves widening the existing single-carriageway bottle-neck into a modern, high-capacity dual carriageway. To ensure maximum community integration and structural safety, the contract includes building sophisticated new grade-separated junctions, dedicated active travel routes for pedestrians and cyclists, and comprehensive flood mitigation infrastructure to combat extreme weather events.

Importantly, the project acts as a major catalyst for regional economic prosperity and employment. The scheme is projected to sustain 60 full-time equivalent construction roles, while actively investing in the industry's future by onboarding 17 graduates, 11 apprentices, and eight new entrants to the civil engineering sector. Additionally, Transport Scotland estimates that an impressive £33m of contract opportunities will flow directly to local small and medium-sized businesses and local supply chains. Combined with Wills Bros’ formal pledge to inject £350,000 of dedicated social value investment and 300 hours of educational school engagement, this infrastructure upgrade stands as a triumph of localized placemaking and regional civil pride.