A public consultation into the long-awaited Laurencekirk flyover got under way yesterday.
Designs were exhibited in the town’s St Laurence Hall and shared online giving people the chance to have their say on the options available for transforming the notorious junction, on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road.
Two would mean the existing junction to the south of the town would be replaced by a bridge over the road.
A third would mean realigning the A937 Laurencekirk to Montrose road with a new flyover to the north.
Mairi Gougeon, MSP for Angus North and Mearns, urged residents to ensure their voices were heard ahead of the November 27 deadline.
She said: “Some will continue to feel frustrated at how long it takes to go from design to build but this is a major project and it takes time to get it right.
“The most important thing is there is a clear commitment from the Scottish Government to invest in a new Laurencekirk flyover.
“A significant amount of public money will be spent on this project but there is no real price you can put on road safety and the most important thing now is that the right option is chosen.”
North-east MSP Mike Rumbles attended the exhibition, which was organised by Transport Scotland.
He said: “This progress is very good news, however I want to see construction begin as soon as the plans have been approved. There is no good reason that work on that these vital safety measures should not start straight away.”
To view the proposals visit www.transport.gov.scot
