The Destiny Bridge is due to open this Spring, there is a grand opening on March 31st, they are looking for wheelchair users to be there, so Perth Transport Futures would love volunteers. Centre for Inclusive Living are looking in to logistic facilities for getting there like transport. If there are any accessible taxi services out there please get in touch to help, it will be a great publicity opportunity.
The £150M Cross Tay Link Road project, will officially open on 31st March 2025 at approximately 12 noon.
The project centres around Destiny Bridge – a three-span structure crossing over the River Tay; and the New Kingsway – a six-kilometre stretch of new carriageway linking the A9 to the A93 and A94. It also includes two kilometres of realigned dual carriageway on the A9 just north of Inveralmond Roundabout.
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.”
