Witness appeal after man left seriously injured in AWPR crash
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a one-vehicle crash on the AWPR.
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Aberdeen City Council spends nearly half a million pounds on new AWPR signs
Aberdeen council bosses have launched a hunt, worth nearly half a million pounds, for a company to erect new street signs directing drivers onto the £750million bypass.
Lewis Macdonald seeks answers on AWPR compensation claims
The Scottish Government has been urged to give an update on compensation claims being sought by the builders of the new Aberdeen bypass.
AWPR contractor says it may sue to recover costs
One of the contractors seeking more cash for the AWPR said it was ready to pursue its claim through legal channels should talks with the Scottish Government “not reach a satisfactory conclusion”.
Fisherman to leave Aberdeen loch after more than 40 years – blaming pollution from AWPR
A fisherman will hang up his rod and net after four decades working a scientifically protected Aberdeen loch - claiming pollution has driven away its fish.
Aberdeen bypass blocked after three-vehicle crash
The southbound lanes of the Aberdeen bypass were blocked by a three-vehicle crash near its Kingswells junction this afternoon. Police were called to the A90 collision just after 12.30pm. No-one was injured and the cars were removed from the scene around two hours later.
Calls for safety review on AWPR
Calls have been made for an urgent safety review on the AWPR.
Talks continue between Aberdeen City Council and government over AWPR compensation
Aberdeen City Council is locked in talks with government transport bosses as it pursues its case for compensation after taking on responsibility for additional roads.
City centre car parks could close as council looks to discourage motorists from heart of Aberdeen
Underused Aberdeen car parks could be closed down as the council seeks to deter motorists from driving into the centre of the city.
Massive consultation to launch as Aberdeen City Council aims for less cars in city centre
A massive consultation is will be launched by Aberdeen council bosses to bring about a culture change in the way residents travel across the city.
Bicycles used to christen AWPR donated to local causes
A wealth of nearly-new cycling equipment used to christen the Aberdeen bypass has been donated to a pair of local organisations.
North-east farmer seeks more than £1 million to compensate for AWPR disruption
North-east farmer James Duthie is seeking more than £1 million from the Scottish Government to compensate for lost land, damage and disruption caused by the Aberdeen bypass.
Stonehaven businesses ‘out the door’ with customers from AWPR
Shops, cafes and restaurants in an Aberdeenshire town have been overflowing with customers from as far away as Inverurie and Peterhead in recent months – and have put their success down to the opening of the Aberdeen bypass.
First minister refuses to ‘get into the details’ of AWPR cost wrangle
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has refused to address concerns over the potential of an extra bill worth hundreds of millions of pounds for the AWPR.
City centre traffic in Aberdeen has halved in the three months since bypass opened
Traffic through the centre of Aberdeen has halved since the opening of the city bypass three months ago.
Nicola Sturgeon praises AWPR as traffic halves in Aberdeen city centre
Traffic going through the heart of Aberdeen has halved since the opening of the AWPR.
Michael Matheson defies calls to review AWPR road signs
Michael Matheson has defied calls to update Aberdeen bypass road signs, despite anger over the lack of directions to Fraserburgh, Peterhead and local businesses.
Campaigners’ hail ‘life-changing’ benefits of north-east road upgrade as date set for transformation of flyover
Campaigners have hailed the “life-changing” benefits of improving a notorious north-east junction after road chiefs set a date for the £300,000 project.
Busy AWPR junction brought to a halt after crash
A busy roundabout off the AWPR was brought to a halt earlier after a crash. Police were called to a two-vehicle collision on the Kingswells roundabout at around 4.40pm. A spokesman described it as a “minor” incident and said no one was hurt. The road has been cleared.
‘Accident waiting to happen’ on AWPR at Kingsford
Commuters have raised concerns that an “accident is waiting to happen” on a section of the new AWPR road.
Aberdeen bypass blocked after two-car crash
Police were called to a two-car crash on the AWPR Aberdeen bypass this afternoon.
World-renowned photographer’s exhibition will show the AWPR from start to finish
A world-renowned photographer's pictures of the AWPR will be displayed at a series of exhibitions across the north-east during the next few months.
How Aberdeen bypass has created property boom
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route could create an “arc of property” in towns around the Granite City’s borders.
Emergency services attend warehouse blaze in Aberdeen
Fire crews and police are currently dealing with a fire at warehouse in the Kingswells area of Aberdeen.
VIDEO: Driver charged after two-vehicle crash on Aberdeen bypass
A motorist has been charged after a two-vehicle crash on the Aberdeen bypass.
Dozens of roads damaged by AWPR traffic still to be repaired
More than a dozen roads damaged during construction of the AWPR have still to be repaired.
Council to improve signs leading to AWPR after complaints tourists could be left confused
Aberdeen City Council is poised to roll out improved road signs directing drivers onto the city's new bypass - following concerns that outdated versions could cause tourists some confusion.
Impact of AWPR ‘to be considered’ as part of A96 dualling options
Transport bosses have confirmed that the impact of the AWPR will be taken into account when finalising the A96 dualling project.
North-east roads to be de-trunked and handed to councils
A string of north-east roads will be officially “de-trunked” and brought under council control next week.
Almost 100 compensation claims still to be settled over land used to build AWPR
Almost 100 compensation claims have been made by landowners whose land was bought up to make way for the AWPR.
Two cars collide on Aberdeen bypass
Police were called to a two-car collision on the AWPR this morning. A black Vauxhall Corsa and a grey Ford Fiesta were involved in the incident, which occurred at the Cleanhill Roundabout at 8.25am. A force spokeswoman said there were no injuries and the cars were now off the road.
Drivers fined for speeding on newly-opened AWPR
A crackdown on speeders on the newly-opened Aberdeen bypass has resulted in a number of fines being issued.