Work is to begin on a major phase of the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project.

The scheme will take place at the Charleston Junction and construction is scheduled to get underway on Wednesday 26 October.

Features include building a new structure to carry vehicles over the existing A90 and existing Charleston Junction slip roads, realigning the A956 and widening the A90 to three lanes in each direction.

For safety reasons, access from Lochton to Auchlunies to Nigg Road (C5K Banchory – Devenick Road) to the A90 will be closed. Other traffic management measures include a new signed diversion for road users and the implementation of a 50mph speed restriction on the A90 at Charleston. Work will also take place to install speed cameras through this section to enhance safety.


A spokesperson for Transport Scotland said: "The works due to be undertaken at Charleston are extensive and it is therefore necessary to implement comprehensive traffic management measures to ensure the safety of road users and construction workers.

"It will take time for road users to become accustomed to the new restrictions at Charleston and we are therefore strongly encouraging road users to apply more caution than usual when driving through or nearby this section of the A90."

When complete, the AWPR/B-T will help to reduce congestion, cut journey times, improve safety and lower pollution in Aberdeen City Centre. The scheme is due to be completed in winter 2017.

(LM/JP)