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.
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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is poised to roll out improved road signs directing drivers onto the city's new bypass - following concerns that outdated versions could cause tourists some confusion.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.
Stunning archaeological finds during AWPR project
A new book has been published highlighting ancient artefacts found during archaeological excavations on the AWPR project.
Aberdeen City Council faces new £770,000 annual bill as it takes on responsibility for nearly 25 miles of road
City council chiefs will now face an annual bill of nearly £800,000 from taking on the responsibility of more than 25 miles of roads from the Scottish Government next month.
New path will help Deeside Way users cross busy road more safely
A key path which was due to be built alongside the AWPR has finally opened, allowing pedestrians, cyclists, runners and horse riders to cross a busy road safely.
Blackdog residents urge rethink on bus stops as they feel ‘caged in’
Residents living in a small north east village claim they are being “kept like prisoners” after their only bus stop was demolished during AWPR works.
Man taken to hospital following crash at AWPR junction
The crash took place on the westbound carriageway of the A944, at the Kingswells AWPR roundabout.
A long and winding road: AWPR finally open in its entirety
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) has finally opened to motorists after decades upon decades of political - and literal - gridlock in the north-east.
AWPR fully open to drivers as final stretch completed
The final stretch of the long-awaited AWPR has opened this morning, to the delight of drivers across the north-east.
Drivers urged to be careful as they get accustomed to new AWPR stretch
Drivers are being urged to take extra care this morning as they head along the new, final stretch of the Aberdeen bypass.
‘New chapter’ for Aberdeen as long-awaited bypass to fully open tomorrow
The final section of the AWPR will open tomorrow, marking the "beginning of an important new chapter for Aberdeen".
Transport Secretary confirms AWPR will be fully open on Tuesday
The delayed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) will be fully opened to motorists within days, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has announced.
Final section of AWPR to fully open on Tuesday
The Aberdeen bypass will finally fully open on Tuesday, Transport Scotland has revealed this morning.
Final section of AWPR expected to open next week as Don Crossing is signed-off
The final section of the long-awaited Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) could be opened next week, Transport Scotland revealed last night.
Transport Scotland announce AWPR will fully open next week
The long-awaited Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will fully open next week after Transport Scotland made the announcement today.
Michael Matheson told to give full and urgent update on Don Crossing delay
Michael Matheson has been urged to give a “full and urgent” update to MSPs on the contractual dispute that has led to the delayed opening of the AWPR’s Don Crossing.
Picking up the tab for AWPR delay
Construction giant Galliford Try said yesterday it had booked a further £26 million of costs for delays to the £1 billion-plus Aberdeen city bypass road.
Bypass delays ‘disgrace’ as Don Crossing papers still go unsigned
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has admitted paperwork required to open the Don Crossing has still to be signed off by the contractors.
City bypass will not open fully until government is given cost ‘assurances’
The city bypass will not be opened until “assurances” are given about its rising costs, the transport secretary has said.
AWPR economic boost figures were calculated before two oil price crashes
Figures used by the Scottish Government to demonstrate the multi-billion pound impact of the Aberdeen bypass have not been updated in a decade, it has emerged.
AWPR closed after driver loses control of vehicle and crashes
Part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is closed due to a one-vehicle crash.
Michael Matheson says AWPR contractors still have to show work is complete
Michael Matheson yesterday said the final stretch of the Aberdeen bypass would not be opened until the contractors had provided assurances that remedial work on the Don Crossing was complete.
Tractors allowed to use northbound AWPR following mix-up over rules
Farmers will no longer be stopped by police for using the northbound stretch of the AWPR.