Motorists in Aberdeen have been facing lengthy tailbacks as work on a major road network upgrade continues.
Several traffic restrictions have been put in place on North Esplanade West – one of the main routes from the city centre to Torry – as part of the South College Street project.
The measures are being implemented in two stages, with construction works expected to be complete by March 2.
The southbound lane of the road was closed between Rail Road and the Queen Elizabeth Bridge roundabout from 6am this morning.
Rush hour traffic was brought to a standstill as work got under way.
Traffic was backed up along Virginia Street as a result of the disruption.
Traffic is being diverted via South College Street, College Street, Bridge Street, Wapping Street, Carmelite Street, Guild Street and Market Street.
What is the South College Street project?
Proposals to change the layout of South College Street to make it better and more suitable for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists have been in the pipeline since 2004.
Over the last 19 years, however, the project has been brought to a halt several times for a variety of reasons, with workers finally making the first dig last October.
The scheme is part of the city centre masterplan and includes the addition of extra lanes and a new junction at the intersection of Palmerston Place and North Esplanade West.
Roads will also be widened to help walkers and cyclists, while parking and loading areas will be changed.
The whole project is expected to be completed by May 7, with further road closures and traffic restrictions due to be implemented in the coming weeks.
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