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Drivers face major rush hour tailbacks as Bridge of Dee closed for three days

Aberdeen drivers have been facing long traffic queues on the first day of its closure.

Bridge of Dee closed for three days
Traffic build up on Riverside Drive. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson.

Motorists have been faced with huge trailing tailbacks and traffic jams at Bridge of Dee and to the south of the city today.

The Bridge of Dee is currently closed in both directions while the road maintenance works are carried out.

Traffic was backed up along alternative routes, including Riverside Drive and Holburn Street.

Bridge of Dee tailbacks

The work on the Bridge of Dee is expected to last until 5pm on Wednesday August 16.

Bridge of Dee closed for three days
Bridge of Dee is closed for three days. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson.

Images show traffic at a standstill as they were diverted from the Bridge of Dee back to the King George VI Bridge.

Posts on social media suggested that tailbacks in the area were significant, with many commuters being affected by the delay today.

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The traffic that was diverted from the bridge of Dee back to the George VI bridge. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson.

Aberdeen City Council announced the bridge would be closed from the Garthdee to Bridge of Dee roundabout at the end of last month.

Drivers faced long delays this morning. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson.
Cars in traffic due to roadworks.
Cars were tail backed during tonight’s rush hour. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.
Cars in traffic due to roadworks.
There were delays for drivers tonight. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.
Cars in traffic due to roadworks.
Drivers will hope the traffic eases off tomorrow. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.