The SNP has been promising to dual the 86-mile long single-carriageway between Aberdeen and Inverness in full since 2011.
But in a statement to Holyrood on Thursday, the transport secretary admitted the 2030 target is not going to be met.
At the same time, a long overdue review of the entire project was published.
It essentially marked the dual carriageway project down as the worst option.
Instead, the review suggests looking at targeted improvements such as getting on with bypasses for Elgin and Keith in Moray.
The dualling promise between Inverness and Nairn, including bypass, is already committed to by the government.
Fiona Hyslop, the transport secretary, kicked any decision on the remaining options 12 weeks down the road and put it out to public consultation.
What do P&J readers want?
So let’s cut to the chase here – what do P&J readers in the region want?
Should the government stick to the plan and dual the whole route in full?
Or is it time to step back from an expensive plan and make a difference by taking the main route round Elgin and Keith, while targeting safety improvements to notorious junctions?
Let us know by taking part in the poll and leaving your wider thoughts in the comment section below.
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