Transport Scotland has unveiled plans to reduce the speed limit on one of the north-east’s most dangerous roads.
Illuminated warning signs were previously installed on the Fraserburgh-Peterhead stretch of the A90 at the spot where a 40-tonne truck went out of control, careered off the road and landed on the roof of a house at Cortes in 2013.
But road chiefs now believe they need to implement further safety measures on the route, and have asked local councillors for their views.
The national transport body is considering introducing a 40mph speed limit on a half-mile stretch of road through the village.
Last night, Fraserburgh councillor Ian Tait said he was in favour of the move.
The road has been blighted with accidents in recent years, and local concern has intensified since Hogmanay 2014, when a pedestrian was knocked over and killed as he walked home from nearby Lonmay.
That same year, a 42-year-old driver died after a two-vehicle crash near the village in September.
And in May, 2014, a woman suffered head injuries when her car and a lorry collided.
Mr Tait said he had responded positively to the consultation based on these incidents.
He added: “I support the introduction of the 40mph limit.
“This stretch of road has seen many accidents and this speed restriction should go a long way to reducing the risks.”
Banffshire and Buchan coast MSP Stewart Stevenson had previously spoken to residents in Cortes about the need for safety measures at the village.
Yesterday, he said he welcomed anything that would improve the route.
He added: “As winter starts, it is important that drivers obey limits as excessive speed during the dark creates particular risks.”
The proposal will be considered by Scottish Ministers before coming into force.
