Foothill traffic collisions at highest level in a decade in 2018
More traffic collisions were recorded in Foothill in 2018 than in any other year during the last decade, figures show.
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Aberdeen road to shut for four days during Openreach works
Residents in the west of Aberdeen are facing traffic disruption as communications firm Openreach prepares to carry out work in the area.
Parking restrictions could improve safety at Aberdeen bridge
New parking restrictions could soon be introduced to improve visibility over an Aberdeen bridge.
Major section of Aberdeen bypass set to open on Wednesday
A major section of the Aberdeen bypass is due to open on Wednesday.
Man charged after tacks and screws left on north-east road
A man has been charged after screws and tacks were left on a north-east road.
Save Bennachie group returns to Holyrood to continue campaign to protect beauty spot
A group dedicated to protecting a popular north-east beauty spot has visited Holyrood for the second time to push its campaign.
Petition launched for safe limit near north-east playpark
A petition has been created to urge the local authority to introduce traffic-calming measures near a north-east playpark.
Why driving makes you sleepy, according to new research
The physical vibrations of a moving car can make motorists feel sleepy and affect concentration levels just 15 minutes into driving, a small study has shown.
Fallen tree blocks north-east road
A north-east road has been closed today due to a fallen tree. The tree is down in Kirkton of Scene, outside Jubilee Cottages on the B979, and the council has been called. An Aberdeenshire Council spokeswoman said: “We are aware of this issue and roads engineers are on the scene.”
New flashing signs installed at notorious A90 junction
A new safety measure has been installed at a notorious north-east junction.
New stretch of AWPR project to partially open next week
A major stretch of the AWPR project is set to open.
Experts called in to see if landslip road in North-east village can reopen
A specialist team is being drafted in to come up with a solution to make a village hit by a landslip fully accessible again.
North-east road reopens after police forced to close it due to poor weather conditions
Police Scotland were forced to close a North-east road due to poor weather conditions. Carnie Road in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, was closed for around 90 minutes. Carnie Road in #Kintore has now REOPENED. Thanks for your patience. #ABZTravel — NE Roads Updates (@PolScotRoadsNE) January 4, 2018
Decrease in number of people killed in North-east crashes
New figures have revealed the number of people dying as a result of road crashes in the North-east has decreased.
These tiny granules could be the future of self-healing roads and make potholes a thing of the past
Potholes are a bane to motorists but a team of engineers believe they have found a way to get rid of them once and for all.
Newly-opened section of North-east road to alleviate traffic bottleneck at junction
A newly-opened section of North-east road will allow road users to bypass a bottleneck junction.
Self-driving lorries are to be tested on motorways in England
Platoons of self-driving lorries will be trialled on England’s motorways, the Department for Transport has announced.
North-east road to be closed for five days to allow sewage works to take place
A North-east road will be closed for five days to allow for essential sewer works to take place.
10 nights of disruption as A90 resurfacing works begin this weekend
Traffic on a section of the A90 near Aberdeen is facing up to 10 nights of disruption - and a 13-mile diversion - as major resurfacing works begin this weekend.
Aberdeen road closure creates month-long diversion
Bus routes in an Aberdeen community will be hit by a road closure for around a month.
North-east community welcomes safety precautions as A96 speed limit slashed
A reduction in the speed limit from 70mph to 40mph on a busy North-east road has been welcomed.
13 charged after crackdown on road safety by North-east police
More than a dozen people have been charged following a police crackdown on road safety and vehicle offences.
Road rage leaves Aberdeen drivers scared to get behind wheel, survey finds
More than one in 10 drivers in Aberdeen have said experiencing someone else' road rage has left them scared to drive, a study has revealed.
North-east residents quiz AWPR bosses as major road to close for 14 weeks
North-east residents have grilled AWPR managers over "nightmare" traffic, slow road repairs and crash fears, in advance of the closure of a major road for 14 weeks.
Aberdeen roundabout could be replaced by traffic lights
A roundabout on a busy Aberdeen road could be replaced with traffic lights if a local authority's plans go ahead.
Torry Battery road repairs begin
Road repairs at Torry Battery have started a month earlier than planned.
Watch: Fire crews called to Aberdeen flat blaze
Two men are being treated after a blaze at an Aberdeen flat.
Popular Aberdeen commuter route to reopen tomorrow
A popular commuter route in the North-east is set to reopen tomorrow.
Best driving roads in the world: Yorkshire’s Buttertubs Pass
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Rush hour delays for commuters on busy Aberdeen road
Drivers experienced delays on a busy Aberdeen road due to gas and sewer installation works.