A new crossing may be installed on a busy traffic junction near the recently constructed £22.3million third Don crossing after safety concerns were raised about local children dodging speeding motorists.
Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone councillor, Gill Samarai, began talks with council road chiefs after noticing an increase in traffic along Laurel Drive since the Diamond Bridge opened last month.
The SNP member thought the increased number of cars could pose a danger to children making their way to nearby Danestone Primary.
Construction on the huge infrastructure scheme began in August 2014 and the bridge has been designed to carry 10,000 vehicles a day to reduce gridlock around the notorious Haudagain roundabout.
Council officers have now agreed to a traffic survey after the school holidays to help them decide whether a crossing is needed and what sort it should be.
Ms Samarai said: “I am very pleased officers were quick to agree there is a need for a survey to be done.
“There has been an increase in traffic along Laurel Drive and a number of parents are concerned that the road is now less safe for their children to cross on their way to and from school.
“Real concerns have been raised regarding speeding traffic as there have been several incidents with vehicles and children crossing over Laurel Drive, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times.
“The nearest crossing on Laurel Drive is over half a mile away at Tesco which just is not practical for many children going to Danestone school. In my opinion, a crossing near the junction of Fairview Brae would be the best option.
“As a council, we want to encourage walking to school. If we are to do that, we need to ensure the children have a safe route to walk along.”
Last night, council infrastructure convener Neil Cooney confirmed a study would now be carried out before a final decision is made.
He said: “We are going to carry out a traffic survey when the schools come back after the summer holidays.
“The survey will be used to determine whether a crossing is required.”
