Road improvement works in Aberdeen now under way
An extensive programme of resurfacing and pothole repair works has started in several areas of Aberdeen.
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Ice warning in Aberdeen as council orders extra 5,000 tonnes of grit
Aberdeen City Council has warned residents of the city icy conditions will continue for a next few days as it revealed the preparations being made for cold weather in the days ahead.
Council receives huge salt delivery ahead of Aberdeen winter
Thousands of tonnes of salt have been delivered to Aberdeen in preparation for winter in the city.
New benches installed on Aberdeen’s Union Street
New benches have been installed on Union Street.
Video: Bus gate camera activated in Aberdeen city centre
A new camera has been set up to catch people driving through a bus gate on Aberdeen's Union Street.
Bus gate camera to be installed in Aberdeen’s Union Street
Temporary bus stops and a new camera to enforce a bus gate on Aberdeen's Union Street will be put in place next week.
Councillor welcomes new traffic lights at notorious Aberdeen bypass junction
A councillor who repeatedly called for safety measures at a major north-east junction has welcomed the installation of traffic lights.
Work to make north-east junction safer completed
Work to install traffic lights to make a major Aberdeen road junction safer has been completed.
Councillors approve major developments for Aberdeen
A long-awaited road improvement project has taken a "significant step" towards being delivered - but campaigners say they have been left disappointed.
Aberdeen city centre footfall increases by almost a quarter as council continues physical distancing works
Footfall in Aberdeen city centre has increased by almost a quarter in the last week as physical distancing measures are being introduced.
Temporary wooden pavement extensions installed on Aberdeen’s Union Street
Temporary wooden pavement extensions have been installed on Union Street.
Council approves transformation of Aberdeen streets
Measures to assist social distancing and help kick-start Aberdeen's recovery from Covid-19 have been officially approved by councillors.
Construction work restarts on new north-east station after pause during lockdown
Network Rail has announced work on the new station at Kintore is restarting following a three-month pause due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Bus gate installed on major Aberdeen street as social distancing measures progress
A new bus gate has been installed on a major Aberdeen street as part of measures to aid social distancing and get the city moving following lockdown.
Cycle lane proposals unveiled for Aberdeen beach
The public is being asked to give feedback on plans to encourage cycling in the beach area of Aberdeen, as it was revealed bicycle sales have rocketed during lockdown.
Pavements widened in Aberdeen community to allow for social distancing
Work has now begun on a project to make it easier for pedestrians to keep their distance in an Aberdeen community.
Aberdeen MP urges council to put potential train station at ‘forefront’ of decision on homes development
An Aberdeen MP has called on council bosses to put a potential railway station "at the forefront of any determination" regarding proposals for a new housing development in a city suburb.
First stage of works to pedestrianise Aberdeen’s Union Street nears completion
The first stage of work to allow better physical distancing in Aberdeen city centre is nearing completion.
Coronavirus: Crowd barriers and containers to line Aberdeen’s Union Street as next stage of works begin
Barriers and water-filled containers will be put in place within days as part of the next stage of ambitious plans to transform Union Street.
Application to be submitted for major Aberdeen road improvement project
Aberdeen City Council will submit a planning application for a major city infrastructure project next week.
Proposal to introduce hire bikes in Aberdeen skids to halt
Plans to introduce a bike hire scheme in Aberdeen have been delayed until a business can be found to take on the project.
Homeless deaths second highest in Scotland – but Aberdeen vows to fight back
Council bosses have vowed to “do everything” in their power to address deaths among the city’s homeless, as new figures reveal Aberdeen has the second highest number in the country.
North-east councillor appointed as new Nestrans chief
A new chairwoman has been appointed for north-east regional transport partnership Nestrans.
Time running out to apply for a one-tonne salt bag from Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen residents have just a fortnight left to apply for free community salt bags from the council.
Aberdeen gritter drivers training for winter
Gritter drivers in Aberdeen are being trained to ensure they are up to speed ahead of the start of the city council’s winter maintenance programme.
Free insulation for Aberdeen homeowners
A new £122,000 home insulation programme has been unveiled in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen council invests £640,000 in affordable housing
More than £640,000 has been pledged to build a new affordable housing development in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen councillors express concerns after voting against new stadium
Councillors who voted against the stadium proposal have explained their reasons why.
Aberdeen residents call for total ban on lorries in area
Residents in an Aberdeen community have called for a total ban on HGVs using roads in their area.