A councillor has expressed safety concerns over a newly part-pedestrianised Aberdeen area.
Work on the £3.2 million Broad Street project is due to finally finish on August 1 after several delays.
It is envisaged as a “shared space” which will only be open to buses, bicycles and pedestrians.
But a new mini-roundabout at Upperkirkgate has caused signage concerns for George Street and Harbour councillor Dell Henrickson.
A “new road layout ahead” sign will be installed, but only for six months – raising concerns motorists and pedestrians may be at risk in the future.
Mr Henrickson, from the SNP group, said: “I’m concerned about the lack of signage for motorists explaining that Upperkirkgate is a shared area.
“We now have another area in the city centre which is supposed to be pedestrian friendly but in reality is far from safe.
“Motorists generally don’t stop at the apparent safe crossing points and there’s a real danger of someone getting injured.
“Given the issues with shared surfaces, I’m concerned with how Broad Street is going to operate.”
The Broad Street development has been a political battlefield in the city for years.
Several attempts have been made by opposition councillors to completely ban buses from using the street citing safety concerns.
But bus firms have said the street is vital for their routes.
Broad Street was closed to vehicles last March ahead of the redevelopment of the city council headquarters which was demolished to make way for new buildings.
Several problems were then uncovered, including the discovery of a soft spot underground, thought to have been caused by exploratory works, as well as issues with connection to drainage pipes.
The street was temporarily reopened for the Christmas market and Great Aberdeen Run.
Council transport spokesman Ross Grant, of Aberdeen Labour, blasted his political rival.
He said: “I am delighted that following the regeneration of the east end of the city with the Marischal Square project, Upperkirkgate is open to free-flowing traffic, with Broad Street due to open shortly.
“It is simply disingenuous of Councillor Henrickson and the SNP to suggest that they know more about traffic management than our professional officers who have worked with key partners to ensure safety of pedestrians through the design and build process is of paramount importance.”
