Stephen Walsh
A camera designed to catch motorists who flout a road closure will be up and running this weekend.
A permanent device will be set up at the Bedford Road bus gate this week to stop drivers from using it as a through-route.
The road was permanently closed in May to all traffic, with the exception of bus and cyclists, in an attempt to ease congestion in the area following the opening of the Third Don Crossing.
But in the weeks since the road was shut, some motorists have ignored the closure and continued to use the route.
Now a camera will be installed at the site, meaning any drivers caught by the device will be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
Work to install the camera is to take place today and tomorrow and it is expected the camera will be working on Saturday.
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “The permanent camera will be a deterrent to cars being able to use Bedford Road as a through route and is part of a wider plan to improve traffic flow in and around Aberdeen and particularly following the opening of the new Don bridge.
“The measure is part of a bigger picture about easing congestion and speeding up journey times for all road users for the north side of the city.”
Residents can only access Hermitage Avenue, Bedford Avenue, Sunnyside Road, and Bedford Retail Park from Powis Terrace.
