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Traffic to be reviewed in Fraserburgh amid safety concerns

Director of infrastructure services, Stephen Archer
Director of infrastructure services, Stephen Archer

Roads in a north-east port will be the subject of a public consultation after parent groups and local residents demanded safety improvements in Fraserburgh.

Aberdeenshire councillors were unanimous in pushing through a report to begin consultation work in the town which could install new “Keep Clear” marks outside local schools.

New speed limits could also be introduced in an effort to prevent tragedy on the town’s roads.

But, in the report to councillors, Stephen Archer, the local authority’s director of infrastructure services, said some of the issues raised during informal consultations with community councils and business groups would need to be resolved with further investigative work.

He added: “Towns throughout Aberdeenshire are reviewed periodically with respect to traffic management requirements brought about by increasing numbers of vehicles and new developments.

“Following the receipt of a number of requests from various groups and individuals, a review of the traffic management in Fraserburgh has been carried out in order to resolve some of the issues raised.”

As a result of the meetings, “Keep Clear markings and speed-limit changes could now be implemented.

Members of the public will be invited to have their say during a 21-day consultation.

“Keep Clear” markings could now be painted outside Fraserburgh Academy, while “No Parking” restrictions could be placed near Westfield School and North East Scotland College to prevent traffic jams at Lochpots Road.

A 30mph speed limit could also be implemented on Watermill Road to bring it into line with its surrounding residential streets.

However, efforts from parents to establish a one-way system, created near South Park Primary School, have been left on the back burner.

Mr Archer said: “This will require further investigation as to the possible effect on residents and local traffic movements. As a result, there are no proposals at this time.”

Likewise, a one-way system proposed for the Hillcrest area of the community, surrounding Fraserburgh Hospital, will be investigated further in the future.

Police Scotland raised concerns making the route one-way could encourage drivers to speed.