Cross Tay Link Road

[5] A 2010 study predicted that traffic increases would exceed Perth's capacity, while also highlighting physical limitations caused by local geography (such as Kinnoull Hill and the River Tay) and existing infrastructure (such as the Highland Main Line railway).

[4] It is the first major road project in the vicinity of Perth since the construction of the Friarton Bridge, which was completed in 1978, and it will be the largest to date.

[1] Ramblers and the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society voiced disapproval that several core paths will be closed during the construction process.

[1] The ecology at the Highfield Plantation Woodland, north of Scone, will be given its own "green bridge" to safely cross the new construction.

[1] John Swinney, the local MSP and First Minister of Scotland, visited the project site in August 2024; at this time the 'Destiny Bridge' over the Tay was nearing completion.