Cross Tay Link Road Community Benefits

03/04/2025

Wonderful artwork from LouiseKirby! Have you been to follow the artwork trail yet?

31/03/2025

Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway are now officially open to the public. We know that many of you are keen to get out and travel on this wonderful new road and would ask you all to drive safely and respectively as you do so.

“As the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by Perth and Kinross Council, the opening of Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway marks a momentous achievement for all involved.

“I would like to offer thanks to the project team for their hard work and dedication; and to residents, particularly those in Stormontfield, Scone and Luncarty, for their patience and understanding during the build.” - Councillor Grant Laing, Perth and Kinross Council Leader.

31/03/2025

Jillian Ferguson, Roads Infrastructure Manager for PKC welcomed invited guests to a Civic Reception at Perth Racecourse where she thanked the project team and all subcontractors for their hard work and dedication that has resulted in the project coming in on time, and on budget.

Speeches were made by First Minister John Swinney, PKC Council Leader Councillor Grant Laing, Dougie Grant, Regional Director (Scotland) for BAM UK & Ireland, and Eilidh Doyle, athletics champion.

Please note: The New Kingsway and Destiny Bridge will be open to the public from mid afternoon.

31/03/2025

Following speeches from Perth and Kinross Council Leader, Councillor Grant Laing, and athletics champion, Eilidh Doyle, the First Minister officially opened Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway.

Please note: The New Kingsway and Destiny Bridge will be open to the public from mid afternoon.

First Minister John Swinney said, “The completion of the New Kingsway and Destiny Bridge is a significant milestone for Perth, and I have no doubt that it will be transformative for the area and bring enormous benefits to all who use it.

“Reducing traffic volumes in the city centre will make journey times quicker, while also helping to reduce pollution, improve air quality, and free up road space for improved public transport.

“This project showcases exactly how, with the right investment and strong partnerships, we will continue to deliver on my priorities of growing the economy, improving public services and protecting the planet.”

31/03/2025

The time has almost come for Destiny Bridge to be officially opened by the First Minister. We are delighted to welcome The Blairgowrie Ramblers, Perth Park Run runners, local cyclists, Luncarty Primary School, RDM Scone Primary School and Morris Leslie Cars to join us in this important milestone for the area.

Please note: The New Kingsway and Destiny Bridge will be open to the public from mid afternoon.

24/02/2025

It was fantastic to welcome the HNC Construction Management students from UHI Perth to the site earlier in the year. If you'd like to find out more about their courses and opportunities, click on the link in the post below.

20/02/2025

The Construction of Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway

Everyone who attended last week's Walk The Bridge event thoroughly enjoyed our intro video showcasing the construction of Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway.

We hope you do too!

07/02/2025

OPENING DATE ANNOUNCEMENT | 31st March 2025

The £150M Cross Tay Link Road project, will officially open on 31st March 2025 at approximately 12 noon.

The opening ceremony will be led by First Minister, John Swinney, and Perth and Kinross Council Leader, Grant Laing.

Olympic medallist, Eilidh Doyle, who hails from the area, will also lead a parade of local people including joggers, wheelchair users and cyclists to commemorate the new Active Travel Path Network opening alongside the road infrastructure.

Councillor Laing commented, “After many years in the planning and delivery residents, visitors and businesses will soon be able to cross Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway following the official opening on 31st March 2025.

“While the scale of the building project itself is immense, it’s what happens next that offers the real success story. By providing an alternative to driving through the city centre, the route will reduce congestion and improve air quality in the city centre, while the new Active Travel Path Network supports connections with the city and between the communities spanning the River Tay. I look forward to seeing Perth and Kinross reaping the benefits of this investment.”

The £150M Cross Tay Link Road project, will officially open on 31st March 2025 at approximately 12 noon.

03/02/2025

Walk The Bridge Event : Returned Tickets Now Available

We have had a small number of tickets returned and can now offer the following spaces for the sold out Walk The Bridge Event.

Friday 14th February
✅10:00 x3
✅11:30 x1
✅15:00 x1

Saturday 15th February
✅11:30 x1
✅16:00 x1

BOOK NOW -

The £150m Cross Tay Link Road project, is due to open in Spring 2025, and at its centre is Destiny Bridge, the new three-span crossing over the River Tay.

03/02/2025

Fair City Probus Presentation, 21/1/25

Derek Walsh and Amanda McClintock attended the January meeting of the Perth Fair City Probus group held at Letham St Marks Church Hall to discuss the engineering involved in building Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway. They also explained the impact on the community, community benefits and social values. 20 attendees from the Perth & Kinross area enjoyed the presentation.

Find out more about CTLR at work in your community: https://www.perthtransportfutures.co.uk/news-and-events/ctlr-at-work-in-your-community

27/01/2025

CTLR Community Meeting - 29.01.25

The final meeting from the Cross Tay Link Road project team will cover all aspects of the build, as well as allowing residents the opportunity to feedback on the Community Benefits programme overall, and how it has impacted their wider communities.

We will also look forward to the project end, and offer an insight into Phase 3 of Perth Transport Futures plans.

The meeting on Wednesday 29th January 2025 will cover:

- Cross Tay Link Road project update

- Community Benefits updates

- Community Artwork Update

PLEASE NOTE: The venue for this meeting has changed as our Stormontfield offices are now closed. We will meet at The Robert Douglas Memorial Institute on Abbey Road.

BOOK NOW >

This final meeting of the Cross Tay Link Road project offers the community the opportunity to explore all aspects of the project as a whole

24/01/2025

Community Newsletter January 2025

- Book for the "Walk The Bridge Event" in February - NOW SOLD OUT
- Book for the final Community Meeting
- Dalweem Care Home Garden Clearance
- Wetlands Bird Hide with the Men's Shed, Scone
- Project update from Derek Walsh, Project Manager
- https://mailchi.mp/pkc/community-updates-january-2025