Dual The A9

She says there was 'more interest in duelling between Transport Scotland and the government than dualling the road.'

Criticism still rankles as speakers take aim at critics: ‘the Tories get so chuffed when they can use SNP quotes to throw at us.’

Following Alex Neil's testimony to the A9 committee inquiry Mr Ewing believes the former First Minister has questions to answer.

Testimony from the ex-cabinet secretary in charge Alex Neil suggests huge stretches would have been worked on at the same time.

Alex Neil also slams the Greens view of roads – ‘you can go back to the horse and cart, see how we get on with that.’

He says Transport Scotland chose the 2025 deadline and the failure to meet the deadline is 'extremely disappointing and extremely damaging.'

He argues if conscience plays no role in decisions 'we are not a parliament but a group of automatons voting at the behest of party bosses.'

He says 'when the SNP chose Humza Yousaf, and this is not personal, over Kate Forbes we made the biggest mistake in our party’s history.'

Ms McAllan says: “I don’t think it is fair to ask us to… In full transparency, yes I did."

Scottish Government investment plans – including A9 dualling and creating a new jail in Inverness – are no longer affordable, says a watchdog report.

The SNP MSP says voices were loud and clear at the A9 Crisis Summit, but it appears we must raise them even higher to ensure our concerns are heard.

New data showing 10 of the most dangerous single carriageway sections of the A9 are north of Inverness has sparked new calls for urgent investment.

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'obviously the yet further delay is a fresh embarrassment to the Scottish Government.'

The Labour MSP says without a commitment to dual the A96 there are 'gaps on how the few promises made will be delivered.'

MSP Fergus Ewing warns 'people will then surely ask what is it that the Scottish Government have got to hide?'

Laura Hansler says ‘those who have tragically lost their loved ones on the road are the reason why this is so exceptionally important.’

Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.

Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'

George Rennie says ‘these signs cause confusion, particularly for drivers from overseas and those unfamiliar with the A9’.

Read the full letter we got from the director of major projects Lawrence Shackman.