The Construction of Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway
Commemorating the three year build, this brochure was created as part of the Walk the Bridge event during which over 400 local people walked through and over Destiny Bridge.
The brochure outlines the key stages in the construction of Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway as part of the Cross Tay Link Road project.
Created as an exhibition inside Destiny Bridge, for the Walk The Bridge event, the boards detail the step by step construction process of the three span, low level bridge, with the Western back span over the Perth to Inverness Railway line.
The location of these physical boards limited access to individuals with additional mobility needs, and we are delighted to offer the opportunity for everyone to enjoy them here online.
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The £150m Cross Tay Link Road project was approved by Perth & Kinross Council in June 2016, and will open on 31st March 2025..
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 project’s key priority is focused on improving air quality and reducing congestion in the centre of Perth, by providing a new transport infrastructure that offers an alternative to driving through the city itself.
Transforming travel across the region, Destiny Bridge and the New Kingsway play a significant role in unlocking the economic potential of Perth by opening areas for future development and, in turn, maximising inward investment opportunities. The project also improves Perth’s already excellent interface with the trunk road network, building on its enviable location and connectivity in the heart of Scotland.
To this end, the Scottish Government awarded a £40m funding contribution to Perth & Kinross Council, with the balance coming from the local authority itself.