The public is to get the chance to view proposed options for the A96 Inveramsay Bridge improvement works.

Transport Scotland is staging an exhibition of the proposed options Thursday and Friday this week at Inverurie Golf Club.

The works are planned to remove the need for the existing traffic signals, remove congestion and reduce delays for road users on one of the north of Scotland’s main routes.

Transport Minister Keith Brown said: “The Scottish Government is committed to improving traffic flow on the A96 at the Inveramsay Bridge. That is why Finance Secretary John Swinney announced the go ahead to progress the scheme as part of the Spending Review in September 2011.


“As part of the design process, the four potential route options being developed for the scheme will be on display tomorrow and Friday at Inverurie Golf Club to inform the public of progress to date.

“The exhibitions will also provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposals. I would encourage everyone with an interest in this important scheme to come and view the exhibition. There will be an opportunity to meet with the designers of the scheme and any comments left by attendees will be considered by Transport Scotland before the decision is taken on which route option is taken forward to the next stage of the design process.

“The decision on which is the most effective route to take forward will take account of several factors, such as the environment, engineering considerations, potential disruption during construction and value for money. It is anticipated that Transport Scotland will complete the selection of a preferred route by next Spring.”

(GK)