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Fears over Haudagain completion date after gas leak chaos

Works at the Haudagain have been beset by problems.
Works at the Haudagain have been beset by problems.

Concerns have been raised over the future of works at the notorious Haudagain roundabout amid fears its completion date could be pushed back for a sixth time.

Work at the interchange – once said to be the worst junction of its kind in Europe – is due to finish in time for the coming winter.

However, the project, which has already been delayed on five occasions since the preferred option was selected nearly 14 years ago, has been beset by problems.

“Technical issues” with the road surface were identified, while a burst gas main led to the closure of the A96 for more than a week earlier this month.

Residents have faced years of disruption at the interchange, which links the A92 and A96 and is one of the city’s busiest sections of road.

Now there are fears the latest incidents at the roundabout may mean it cannot be completed in time for winter.

‘Honesty’ needed over Haudagain delays

“I’m concerned these setbacks will place the completion date in jeopardy, costing hardworking taxpayers in the process,” said north-east MSP Liam Kerr, the Scottish Conservatives’ shadow transport secretary.

“The SNP Government need to be honest about the impact of these delays.

North-east MSP Liam Kerr.

“The people of Aberdeen want to see this project finished as soon as possible but also want it to be value for money however these setbacks raise serious questions about this.

“Since I was told a review was taking place in April, the project has suffered around a month of delays which is extremely concerning.

“Motorists in Aberdeen have already had to wait 14 years for one of Europe’s worst roundabouts to finally be addressed which is simply far too long.

“This is why I will continue to push for clarity on what these incidents mean for the project.”

Project is ‘progressing well’

Earlier this year it emerged a fresh review was being carried out into the project’s completion date, just months after the fifth delay.

Mr Kerr pressed Scottish Government transport chief Graeme Dey on the future of the works in parliament, with the SNP minister insisting it is still on track.

“The construction of the A92/A96 Haudagain improvement project is continuing to progress well,” he said.

“It remains that completion is anticipated in winter 2021 as confirmed in the latest infrastructure investment plan update published in June 2021.

“This date is subject to any unforeseen circumstances such as the effects of exceptional weather.”

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