Torcher Parade: Here’s when it starts on Saturday and what roads will be shut
A number of city centre roads will close tomorrow to make way for Aberdeen's Torcher Parade.
Roads
Councillors reject plans to make two Aberdeen streets one-way
Proposals to make two Aberdeen roads one-way in a bid to reduce damage to parked cars have been narrowly rejected by councillors.
Outrage as Aberdeen council faces costs of £700,000 for roads maintenance
Around 40km of road will pass into the council’s hands from April 1, including Anderson Drive, Stonehaven Road, the Parkway, Auchmill Road and Inverurie Road.
20mph zones would not be priority for police, MSPs told
Policing 20mph zones will not be a priority for Police Scotland if Holyrood passes new legislation to curb the speed limit in built-up areas, a senior officer has told MSPs.
20mph zones would not be policing priority, senior officer tells MSPs
Police cameras used to detect speeding drivers will continue to be set at 30mph even if Holyrood passes legislation to cut the limit in built-up areas to a default 20mph, MSPs have been told.
New factory opens to turn plastic waste into road surfacing
A new factory dedicated to turning plastic waste into material for roads and car parks has opened, as part of efforts to tackle ocean pollution.
Bridge to close for 18 months
A BRIDGE shut suddenly due to safety concerns will be closed for 18 months.
Police cuts behind fall in drivers being prosecuted for using mobiles, says RAC
A cut in the number of traffic police officers has led to a significant drop in people being prosecuted for driving while using a mobile phone, the RAC has told the BBC.
Drivers suffer spike in delays on England’s major roads
Motorists suffered a 3.9% increase in delays on England’s motorways and major A roads last year, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.
Lowering speed limit could increase casualties, MSPs warned
Cutting speed limits on residential streets could lead to an increase in road casualties, MSPs have been told.
Video: Archive images showing Great Northern Road
Every week our archive team pick a selection of their favourite images taken by our photographers over the past few decades – today we feature pictures of how Great Northern Road used to look.
Pedestrian killed in collision with Royal Mail vehicle
A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a Royal Mail lorry.
One in five road users threatened with violence – poll
A road-rage driver deliberately ran over a man after a minor collision between their cars, police said, as a survey highlighted the scale of physical threats on Britain’s roads.
Traffic light fault causes delays on Aberdeen road
A traffic light fault is causing issues for motorists in an Aberdeen community. The lights at the junction of Victoria Street and Farburn Terrace in Dyce are out of action. An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman has confirmed engineers are on their way.
Live: Latest weather and travel news across the north-east
There's been a number of crashes and incidents across the north-east as commuters take to the icy roads.
Here are the roads across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire covered by gritters
Gritters have been out and about across the north-east this morning as snow and ice combined to cause treacherous driving conditions.
Concerns over Aberdeen bypass ‘corner-cutting’ claim
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said Aberdeen Roads Limited (ARL), contractors for the project, have been cautioned against “cutting corners” in order to get the route open in time for January.
Here are the roads across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire covered by gritters
With a weather warning for snow and ice in place, gritters across the North-east have been out in force - here's how you can check which roads have been covered and when.
Repair times for most severe potholes vary from minutes to several days
The fastest councils in Britain aim to fill severe potholes within minutes – but others take more than a day, new figures show.
Council to repair Aberdeen street after schoolboy’s petition
The work of a young campaigner has been heralded, as the local council looks to resurface part of his Aberdeen street.
Police warn motorists of icy roads in north-east
Officers are warning drivers to take extra care on the roads in the north-east due to icy conditions.
Calls for more evidence before ‘plastic’ will be used to fix Aberdeen’s potholes
Roads bosses have said they need further evidence before recycled plastic pellets are used to repair Aberdeen's roads.
Multimillion-pound road contracts awarded to two construction firms
Contracts worth a total of almost £60 million have been awarded on two road infrastructure projects by Transport Scotland.
Council warns north-east motorists to watch out for debris on roads
A north-east council is urging motorists to take care on the roads after last night's strong winds.
£50m of city deal cash to boost transport and manufacturing, FM announces
A new bridge over the River Tay and other road improvements will be funded as part of the area’s city region deal, the First Minister has announced.
Expert backs 20mph Bill to help combat Scotland’s ‘obesity epidemic’
Cutting the speed limit to 20mph in all urban areas could help counter Scotland’s obesity epidemic, a leading child health expert has said.
New roads should not prioritise cars, says health watchdog
Cars should not be given priority when roads are built or upgraded, according to the UK’s health watchdog.
More than half a million potholes reported to councils last year – study
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year, according to new research.
Fire boss in safety push after son’s bike crash ‘miracle’
A fire chief whose son went into a month-long coma after a motorbike crash is urging people to learn the skills that could help save a life.
Aberdeen road lane closure set to end as work to repair manhole cover finishes
A section of a major Aberdeen road that was shut for works to repair a manhole cover is expected to open shortly.