Aberdeen bypass talks continue
A further discussion between the parties is due to take place this week to try to get this section of road open, which has been completed for a number of weeks but held up by a contract issue.
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Delays in Aberdeen bypass could hold up major city transport improvements
Delays to the opening of the Aberdeen bypass could have a “knock-on impact” on developing major city transport improvements on time.
North-east road to close for two weekends for Aberdeen bypass work
A stretch of north-east road is to close for the next two weekends while resurfacing work is done as part of the AWPR project.
Fresh talks to open completed stretch of Aberdeen bypass ‘positive’, says Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson tonight said discussions with Aberdeen bypass contractors to open the southern stretch of the route have been "positive".
Cost of Aberdeen bypass rockets by £20 million after delays
It is understood the contractors will foot the bill for the bridge repairs – not the taxpayer.
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson to meet AWPR contractors this week
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson will meet contractors behind the AWPR project at a crunch meeting later this week.
MSPs call to grill firms over Aberdeen bypass
The contractors responsible for delivering Aberdeen’s bypass should be hauled before a parliamentary committee, according to a trio of MSPs.
MSP: ‘Scottish Government and contractors should ‘bash heads together’ to get AWPR sections open’
The Scottish Government and contractors should “bash their heads together” to get AWPR sections open as soon as possible, opposition politicians have said today.
Transport Secretary insists contractor is to blame for Aberdeen bypass delay
Contractors behind the AWPR project have not been “entirely straight” with the Scottish Government, the Transport Secretary Michael Matheson today claimed.
No definitive date for Aberdeen bypass opening – Transport Secretary
Scotland’s transport secretary has told parliament he is unable to give a definitive date for the Aberdeen bypass opening.
AWPR full opening has been delayed, minister announces
The AWPR project will not open in late autumn as planned, a senior politician has just announced.
Live: Transport Secretary updates Scottish Parliament on Aberdeen Bypass
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson is giving a progress update to MSPs on the AWPR project.
We don’t know when it will open: Transport Secretary to reveal issues with Aberdeen bypass bridge worse than thought
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson is today expected to tell parliament that contractors are unable to provide a "definitive opening date" for the AWPR.
Councillors call for Aberdeen Bypass chiefs to talk about delays
“As a council we’re paying £75 million and being told nothing. I think I could buy a washing machine from Currys and get more information than I could get from Transport Scotland for £75m. I find that rather confusing.”
‘Real answers’ on AWPR demanded by north-east MSP
The public deserve “real answers” over the AWPR project, a north-east MSP said today.
Bridge problems ‘could delay opening of Aberdeen bypass’
Substantial problems to a major bypass bridge could delay the opening of the entire project, an MSP has claimed.
Calls for clarity over repairs to Aberdeen bypass bridge
AWPR bosses have been asked to reveal the programme of remedial works still needed on the route.
MSP: Transport secretary should ‘stop dithering’ over Aberdeen bypass opening date
The transport secretary should “stop dithering” and set a realistic date for opening the AWPR, according to a senior MSP.
Video: True extent of work to be done on Aberdeen bypass bridge laid bare as we take to skies
Transport bosses were today slammed by MSPs after the Evening Express took to the skies to reveal the true state of the AWPR works.
Video: Workers gone, event damage patched up… yet south section of Aberdeen bypass still not open
Our aerial video and images show that vast sections of the road are now free of workers and appear to be ready to open.
North-east AWPR office set to go up for up for sale
The head office for the AWPR in the north-east is to be sold off as the project ends.
Scottish Government ‘not in control’ of Aberdeen bypass project says MSP
A north-east MSP has accused the Scottish Government of losing control of the Aberdeen bypass project after questions were raised about the scale of recent repairs.
Transparency plea over repair work to Aberdeen bypass after event
A call has been made for more transparency over repairs to a section of the new Aberdeen bypass as new images reveal the scale.
Bosses at Trump’s north-east golf course hit out at lack of signs on AWPR
Bosses at Donald Trump’s north-east golf course claim they have been “cut off” by a lack of signage on the new AWPR.
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.
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.