A9 upgrade still stuck in ‘Nationalist Neverland’ – Alexander  

- Disappointment at absence of timetable from plans - Confirmation that A9 dualling will not begin at all before 2017; completion already delayed by 5 years from original target - A96 work set not to begin before 2020 Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government's Infrastructure Investment Plan, Highland Lib Dem MP Danny Alexander said: "This document represents a huge missed opportunity for the Highlands. It confirms that the SNP will do nothing to begin dualling the A9 in two full terms of office. "Last week's Autumn Statement gave the SNP an extra £433million to invest in Scotland's infrastructure right now – but there is precious little sign of that boost being passed on to people in the Highlands. "On the A9, the grand promises of 2007 were half-heartedly rehashed in 2008 for the Strategic Transport Projects Review. Three years on, Scottish...