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.
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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.
Couple claim AWPR damage to house has left them in a £4,000 black hole
A couple claim they been forced to pay out £4,000 after AWPR contractors damaged their home.
New AWPR airport buses set to transform travel in north-east
New bus services were launched yesterday to help business travellers and holidaymakers cut down their travel time to get to the city airport.
AWPR finished at last – but a contract row is holding up the opening
The Scottish Transport secretary has cautioned Aberdeen Bypass contractors against “using the north-east’s enthusiasm for the road” to “apply pressure” for extra money or “cut corners” as final work is carried out on the last remaining piece of the multi-million pound project.
Transport secretary warns AWPR contractors to not ‘cut corners’ as final piece of bypass nears completion
The Scottish transport sectary has cautioned Aberdeen Bypass contractors for “using the north-east’s enthusiasm for the road” to “cut corners” as final work is carried out on the last remaining piece of more than £745 million project.
Section of AWPR closed after lorry gets stuck on roundabout
Police were called to the AWPR after a lorry got stuck on one of its roundabouts.
New safety measures for AWPR for drivers ‘ignoring’ road signs
Extra safety measures are to be installed on the Aberdeen bypass to help clamp down on the number of speeding drivers.
‘Rumble strip’ markings to be installed at AWPR junction to encourage safer driving
Yellow bar markings are to be added to one of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route's junctions.
Police search for Piglet’s owner after toy lost on Aberdeen bypass
Police officers have launched a search for a missing toy pig's owner after it was discovered on the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
One-vehicle crash on AWPR stretch
One vehicle has crashed on the Aberdeen bypass this morning.
Aberdeen bypass to bring down costs for North Sea firms
Supply chain costs for oil and gas firms in north-east Scotland are expected to drop as a result of the newly-opened Aberdeen bypass, according to transport bosses.
Car overturns at Aberdeen roundabout after skidding on ice
A car has overturned at an Aberdeen roundabout.
North-east hotel the White Horse Inn goes into administration
A popular north-east hotel has gone into administration.
Transport chiefs urged to update north-east road signs
Transport chiefs have been urged to properly update road signs which are now out of date after the opening of the AWPR.
Confusion over AWPR signs posing safety risk to drivers
Concerns have been raised about road safety as Aberdeen’s new bypass struggles with inadequate signage.
Peterhead transport campaigners gear up to launch road improvement campaign
North-east activists pushing for transport improvements are gearing up to formally launch their campaign.