New section of Aberdeen bypass could open early next month
A traffic order lodged by Aberdeen City Council suggests a new section of the AWPR could open early next month.
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In Pictures: Thousands take to the road for GoNorthEast Festival
Thousands turned out to visit the GoNorthEast road festival.
Video: Cyclists protest in Aberdeen city centre over lack of infrastructure on AWPR
Cyclists descended on a Aberdeen City Council's headquarters to protest over a lack of bike infrastructure.
Protest over lack of cycle path on Aberdeen bypass
An Aberdeen cycling group is holding a protest to voice its frustration at what it says is “disregard for cyclists” by road planners.
Aberdeen residents face 10-mile detour to attend GoNorthEast Road Festival
Some people in Culter will be 400 yards away from the event but will have to undertake a 10-mile round trip to attend.
Aberdeen pupils’ bypass documentary to premiere at GoNorthEast Road Festival
A short film created by pupils from an Aberdeen academy will premiere at a bypass festival this weekend.
Nicola Sturgeon’s AWPR mistake due to ‘clerical error’
The Aberdeen bypass will still open to traffic in the coming weeks, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Aberdeen bypass will be fully open by the end of the year, says First Minister
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the Aberdeen bypass will be “fully open” by the end of the year.
A90 no more: Major stretch of road in north-east becomes A92
Part of a busy north-east commuter road has changed its name today.
Opening of improved road links will boost north-east trade, say campaigners
North-east business leaders and hotels have said that a campaign paving the way for the opening of the new bypass symbolises a “rebirth of the region”.
World record-breaking cyclist backs Aberdeen bypass event
A world record-breaking cyclist is encouraging people to experience the new Aberdeen bypass from a unique perspective.
School kids create films to celebrate opening of Aberdeen Bypass
Two short films created by north-east school students have been shortlisted in a competition to celebrate the opening of the AWPR.
1,500 cyclists to be given chance to cycle section of Aberdeen Bypass on their own bikes
Cyclists in the north-east are to be given a chance to cycle a section of the Aberdeen Bypass on their own bikes.
Aberdeen bypass bridge defects ‘won’t halt opening’
Defects found on part of a major transport project will not affect completion of the Aberdeen bypass, according to transport bosses.
Aberdeen bypass cycle event ‘a kick in the teeth’ say cyclists
Cyclists have described an opening event for the AWPR as a “kick in the face”.
Motorcyclist caught at 96 mph on AWPR
A man has been caught driving at 96 mph on a new stretch of road.
Balfour Beatty first-half profits surge
Balfour Beatty has seen profits quadruple in the first half of the year, with cost-cutting and divestment gains giving the construction giant a boost.
Balmedie to Tipperty stretch of Aberdeen bypass now fully opened
A 12km stretch of the Aberdeen bypass has fully opened to traffic this morning.
Latest section of AWPR set to open
A new section of the Aberdeen bypass is set to open this week.
Thousands to be invited to Aberdeen bypass party
Thousands of people will be invited to party on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) next month.
Aberdeen paths given £120,000 revamp as part of bypass project
Two Aberdeen paths have undergone a £120,000 transformation as part of the AWPR project.
‘Aberdeen bypass could boost north-east housing market’
Property consultants say the Aberdeen bypass could boost the north-east housing market.
MSP calls on Nicola Sturgeon to support reversing ban on tractors using Aberdeen Bypass
An north-east MSP has called on the First Minister to support the reversal of a ban on agricultural vehicles on the AWPR.
Busy A90 commuter slip road to close for two days
A section of a busy north-east slip road is to close for two days for Aberdeen bypass work.
Bridge on Aberdeen bypass to undergo repairs after defects found
A bridge on the new Aberdeen bypass is set to undergo repairs after defects were found.
Plans to ban tractors from Aberdeen bypass branded ‘ridiculous’
Plans to ban tractors from the new AWPR have been branded “ridiculous”.
A90 slip road will shut for work on Aberdeen bypass
A busy slip road is to close this weekend for Aberdeen bypass works.
Aberdeen bypass closures postponed for a week
Plans to close a slip road at the Charleston flyover this weekend have been postponed for a week.
Drivers warned to expect delays during overnight weekend work on A90
Motorists have been warned they expect delays during overnight works on a stretch of A90.
Weekend closure for A90 slip roads at Charleston flyover
Slip roads from the A90 at Charleston will be shut this weekend for finishing touches by Aberdeen bypass workers.