Motorists are being warned to expect delays next month due to several road closures across the north-east.
In Aberdeen, the Upperkirkgate is currently closed to allow for sewer connection work to be carried out on the £107million Marischal Square development. It will remain shut until August 2, and then reopen.
However, on August 14 it will close again for one day so one of the tower cranes can be removed from the site.
There will also be additional closures, coordinated with the St Nicholas Centre, on Flourmill Lane over the course of these works.
Aberdeen City Council deputy leader Marie Boulton said: “The roadworks are necessary at this stage of the development and have been carefully planned to reduce the amount of disruption to motorists.”
Meanwhile, commuters travelling between Cults and Kingswells will be faced with major delays when the road is closed from August 19 to December 16.
The lengthy closure will allow essential utilities to the new £1billion Stewart Milne project at Countesswells, which will be home to an estimated 7,000 residents once complete.
A spokesman for WM Donald, the principal infrastructure contractor for the development, said: “The closure has been publicised in advance and alternative routes are available.
“We intend to reopen the road in sections as the works complete.”
On Monday, the U53C Chapel of Stoneywood to Kirkhill Road was shut permanently to enable further construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
Access will be maintained from the A96 for businesses and local residents just beyond Chapel Brae cottages, and all other businesses and residents will retain access via Dyce Drive.
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “Although this will divert traffic via Dyce Drive, traffic volumes over the summer period will be greatly reduced.”
And on August 29, the busy A944 Westhill to Alford route will close for two weeks from Nether Affloch to Craigiedarg for patching work, leaving drivers with a 12 mile diversion.
Local councillor Moira Ingleby said: “I have great sympathy for the people who will have to take the diversion but I am sure they will recognise that the work is needed in the area to improve the roads.”
