The A96 Fochabers - Mosstodloch bypass was one of five schemes approved as part of the Scottish Strategic Roads Review in 1999.
Following a public local enquiry (PLI), Scottish Ministers approved construction of a new bypass in accordance with the Reporter's recommendation in March 2005.
The contract for construction of the bypass was awarded to Morrison Construction and work began on site in February 2010.
Work will take more than two years to complete with the bypass due to be opened in spring 2012.
The new road consists of four roundabouts, a pedestrian underpass and 5.1km of single carriageway road. There will be alternating overtaking opportunities in each direction.
The estimated cost of the scheme is £31.5m.
Find out how the work is progressing by visiting the Transport Scotland website and look at their photo album
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| 05/12/1996 | A96 Fochabers/ Mosstodloch and Keith bypasses | Committee Minutes |
| 30/01/1997 | A96 Fochabers/Mosstodloch and Keith bypasses | Minutes |
| 15/11/2000 | A96 Fochabers/Mosstodloch and Keith bypasses | Committee |
| 02/10/2002 | A96 Fochabers - Mosstodloch bypass | Committee Minutes |
| 30/10/2002 | A96 Fochabers - Mosstodloch bypass - Amended proposals | Committee Minutes |
| 23/03/2005 | Fochabers - Mosstodloch bypass | Minutes |
| 01/03/2006 | Fochabers/ Mosstodloch bypass | Minutes |
| 15/08/2007 | A96 Fochabers - Moray Council Presentation | Presentation |
| 01/11/2007 | A96 Fochabers and Mosstodloch Bypass Option Assessment Report(s) | Report Report |
| 01/05/2009 | A96 Fochabers and Mosstodloch Bypass- Information Leaflet | Leaflet |
For further information please contact:
Transport Scotland
Buchanan House
58 Port Dundas Road
Glasgow
G4 0HF
Tel: 0141 272 7100