Calls to halt consultation to dual major north-east road
A campaign group has called for Transport Scotland to halt a consultation to dual a major north-east route.
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North-east action group calls for review of A96 dualling plans
Campaigners have called for an urgent transport strategy review to be carried out over plans to dual a major road.
Shock as A96 route may impact on lives, homes and health
Residents living close to a proposed A96 dualling route have spoken of their concerns – a year on from consultations about the scheme.
Decision on preferred A96 may not be revealed until 2020
A preferred route to dual a major north-east road might not be revealed until next year.
Investigation into safety at busy Aberdeen bypass junction
The Scottish Government has pledged to investigate safety at one of the new Aberdeen bypass junctions.
Four months of gas works around Aberdeen’s Haudagain roundabout to start next week
Four months of gas upgrades are to get under way this month as part of improvement works to the Haudagain roundabout.
Call for safety barriers to be installed on stretch of A92
Safety barriers could be installed along a major north-east after repeated calls from a councillor.
A96 plan would mean north-east ‘farms fragmented’
Huge sections of “prime agricultural land” in the north-east will be affected by one of Transport Scotland’s proposed A96 dualling routes, said a campaign group.
Government urged to rethink A96 dualling plans
The Scottish Government has been urged to rethink plans to build a new dual carriageway in the north-east
Campaigners to discuss A96 dualling concerns with transport minister
Campaigners are to meet the transport minister to discuss their concerns over plans for the A96 dualling.
Aberdeen bypass cost row could go to court
The firm behind the AWPR and Transport Scotland could go to court over a £250 million disagreement over increasing costs.
Section of A90 to be resurfaced
A section of the A90 is to benefit from £115,000 of carriageway resurfacing works.
Aberdeen bypass workers pick up more than 100 bags of litter
Concerns have been raised over the welfare of those working next to vehicles travelling at high speeds, as well as the environmental impact the waste has.
Brownies haven could be lost if A96 dualling plans go ahead
Fears have been raised a haven for north-east youngsters could be lost due to the dualling of a main road.
More than £4 million spent to encourage north-east drivers to go green
The Scottish Government has published statistics which show £4,016,000 has been put towards installing charging points for electric vehicles in the region since April 2010 – and there are 133 north-east points in total.
‘Significant’ delays expected during six weeks of works on major Aberdeen road
One lane of a major Aberdeen road will be shut for more than six weeks.
Amount of crashes on north-east roads drop, but number of fatalities increase
The number of reported crashes on the north-east’s roads fell last year, according to new figures.
AWPR contractor prepared for legal action if no agreement on extra costs
A contractor involved in the £745 million Aberdeen bypass has said it is pursuing a “significant claim” over the project costs.
Fears ancient north-east woods could be damaged or lost by road dualling
A conservation charity has voiced concerns over the impact of a major road project on ancient woodlands.
Vital next stage for £49 million Haudagain roundabout revamp
Design plans are being finalised for the next stage of a £49.5 million traffic-busting scheme to improve a roundabout once dubbed one of Europe’s worst.
Safety review urged for Aberdeen bypass junctions
Politicians have called for a safety review to be carried out on the new AWPR amid concerns over busy junctions.
A96 dualling plans scrutinised by more than 1,000 north-east residents
More than 1,000 residents turned up to view the latest proposals for the A96 dualling.
Hundreds give mixed response to A96 dualling plans
Hundreds of residents have turned out to view the latest plans to dual the A96 – and their response has been mixed.
Public invited to see options for A96 dualling project
Options for the planned A96 dualling project have gone on show.
Warning as litter on Aberdeen bypass putting workers at risk
Drivers have been warned they are putting road workers at risk by littering on the Aberdeen bypass.
Wildlife warning for north-east drivers
A Government body is warning drivers to slow down and be on the lookout for deer.
Public invited to see updated designs for A96 dualling project
New designs for the planned A96 dualling project are going to be shown to the public later this month.
Video: Investigation works to be carried out at A90 junction
Eight weeks of ground investigations are to get under way at a busy north-east junction from Monday.
Green group hits out over plans to dual A96
A campaign group has hit out at the environmental impact of dualling a major north-east road.
£1.6 million upgrade will help improve Aberdeen rail services
A £1.6 million depot upgrade in Inverness will help improve rail services between Aberdeen and the Highlands, it’s been claimed.