Councillors are being advised to heed the “anger” of local people opposed to a controversial road plan.
Thousands of people have signed an online petition opposing the link road which would shave off a section of the grounds of Perth Crematorium.
They believe it is unacceptable to disturb land where ashes have been scattered.
MSP Liz Smith is calling for a rethink of the route and she, along with Councillor Alexander Stewart, plans to attend a meeting of the Tulloch Tenants and Residents Association on Tuesday, the eve of the council vote on the issue.
Earlier this week council leader Ian Miller said the link road to Bertha Park was vital to the future economic wellbeing of the city.
Ms Smith acknowledged transport improvements were important but, she said, said so were the wishes of local people.
“It is time for Perth and Kinross Council to start listening to the local residents they serve and understand the extent of the anger being expressed in the local community,” she said.
“It is not too late for a last-minute alteration to one aspect of the proposed route and that is what needs to happen without any delay.
“For hundreds of people whose loved ones lie in the crematorium or who are remembered by the memorials within the gardens, the current proposal to build the new road at that particular location is wholly inappropriate. They feel very badly let down by a council which has not paid any attention to the strength of feeling in the local community and who seem destined to go ahead whatever the sensitivities.
“Perth and Kinross Council seem to have had their head in the sand throughout this period and, whilst supporting the potential transport improvements the road could bring, the council has singularly failed to acknowledge the fact that the road will go straight through the ashes of many local residents’ loved ones.
“I hope that local councillors will demand officials rethink the proposed route of the road.”
Mr Stewart added: “Everyone wants to see investment to improve the transport infrastructure in and around Perth.
“However, this must be undertaken taking into account the wishes of local residents.
“The fact that over 2,000 residents from across Perth and Kinross have expressed their opposition to the current proposals is significant and their concerns must be heeded.
“At present the new link road to Bertha Park would be incredibly intrusive at the crematorium section of the road and, having been on a site visit, I feel would negatively impact on what is a very important and emotional area for many local families.”