Drivers caught speeding at more than 100mph on quieter roads
Police are continuing to warn motorists not to take advantage of quieter roads by speeding.
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Warning to motorists after strong winds cause issues on north-east road
High winds and dust are causing issues on a north-east road this morning.
Six-month MOT exemption announced due to coronavirus
Vehicle owners in Britain will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Berryden Corridor plans could slash journey times by up to 40%, says council
Plans for Berryden Corridor project have been submitted by Aberdeen City Council.
Aberdeen road shut after River Dee bursts its banks
A busy Aberdeen road has been shut after the River Dee burst its banks.
Drivers warned new AWPR traffic lights could hit journey times
Work is to begin next month to install traffic lights at a bypass junction in a bid to improve safety – but commuters have been warned journey times will be hit.
Heathrow ruling puts pressure on Government’s roads strategy
Doubts have been raised over the future of road-building schemes after anti-Heathrow expansion campaigners won their Court of Appeal challenge.
Busy Aberdeen road shut in one direction due to gas works
An Aberdeen road is shut this weekend in one direction while gas main installation works are carried out.
Council staff to grit Aberdeen streets as temperatures set to drop
Council staff are set to grit roads across Aberdeen overnight as temperatures are set to plummet.
Third day of transport misery after Storm Dennis batters UK
The UK’s transport network has been hit by a third day of disruption due to Storm Dennis.
Monday morning rush-hour hit by Storm Dennis flooding
The aftermath of Storm Dennis continued to cause transport chaos on Monday as train lines and roads were blocked by flooding and fallen trees.
Aberdeen developer pledges £3 million for new link road to move traffic away from ‘extremely dangerous’ rat run
An Aberdeen developer has pledged to spend more than £3 million on a new link road which he claims will help ease traffic problems in an Aberdeen community.
Union Terrace to shut one-way for 11 months
A major Aberdeen street is to become one-way to traffic for almost a year while work is undertaken on the revamp of Union Terrace Gardens.
More than 700 bags of rubbished picked up by Aberdeen bypass workers
More than 700 bags of litter have been picked up by workers on the AWPR in only seven months.
Replacing storm damaged north-east bridges would cost £1.2m
There has been no firm decision yet on whether storm-damaged bridges will be replaced, said a committee chairman.
Drivers warned of flooded north-east roads
Police in the north-east east are urging drivers to be cautious on the roads today.
Delays on major Aberdeen road after car transporter breaks down
Commuters in Aberdeen are facing rush hour delays this evening after a lorry broke down.
Ambitious plans to shake-up transport across Aberdeen approved
An ambitious package of measures have been drawn up by a team of council specialists who were tasked with finding ways of reducing gridlock and pollution in the city centre.
North-east road blocked by fallen trees
Drivers are being warned a north-east road has been blocked after two trees came down.
Restrictions to remain on north-east road hit by subsidence
Traffic restrictions remain in place after the surface of a road in the north-east was found to be damaged earlier this year.
Two Aberdeen roads to remain shut over freezing fears
Two Aberdeen roads will be shut for the "foreseeable future" due to large amounts of surface water freezing over night.
Public to have chance to see plans for Aberdeen road improvements
Plans for a major Aberdeen roads scheme will be shown to the public.
Warning of icy conditions as north-east road temperatures drop to -4.7c
Drivers are being urged to think safe in case of frost and ice on north-east roads.
Warning of icy conditions on north-east roads
A number of cars have slid off a busy north-east road this morning.
Police warning to drivers after heavy rain
Police in the north-east are asking motorists to take extra care this morning due to surface water.
Two Aberdeen roads to shut for resurfacing work
Two Aberdeen roads are to close temporarily while resurfacing works are carried out.
Police target north-east drivers parking on double yellow lines
A crackdown on people parking on double yellow lines has been carried out in a north-east town.
North-east drivers thanked for patience as roadworks on A90 bridge finish
A £750,000 improvement project on a north-east bridge has finished – ending nine weeks of delays for drivers.
Winter is coming but Aberdeen City Council is ready
The council has stockpiled around 12,000 tonnes of salt and 180 staff will be on hand to treat the roads and pavements.
Police issue warning after lorry stopped for speeding on north-east road
Lorry drivers have been urged to watch their speed after police caught one committing an offence.