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”.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bus services to launch on AWPR within weeks
Bus users will soon be able to benefit from speedier journeys with the launch of the first services on the long-awaited AWPR later this month.
Road closures announced as new section of AWPR opens
A slew of temporary road closures will be enforced this week as Transport Scotland officially opens the Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston section of the long-awaited Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
North-east road to shut for bypass resurfacing
Bypass contractors are shutting a north-east road for the next two weeks for resurfacing works.
The opening of the AWPR has been delayed again, minister announces
The opening of the £745m Aberdeen bypass has been delayed, Scottish transport secretary Michael Matheson has announced.
Company behind Aberdeen bypass experiences quadrupled profits
Balfour Beatty saw profits quadruple in the first half of this year despite a £44 million hit from the collapse of Carillion.
Community celebration revealed to mark imminent opening of AWPR
Thousands of people will be invited to party on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) next month in what may be a hint the project is nearing completion.
‘Milestone’ day for Aberdeen as first stretch of AWPR opens
Motorists took to the AWPR for the first time yesterday, marking the beginning of the end to a 70-year wait for a congestion-busting city bypass.
First section of AWPR could open as early as next week
The first section of trunk road to open on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) is expected to be a new seven kilometre section between Goval and Blackdog - which could open next week.
City bypass partner in slow lane as shares fall
AWPR consortium partner Carillion saw its shares plummet yesterday after it issued another profit warning and said it was heading for a breach of financial covenants.
Motorists face delays as A90 bypass works continue
Motorists have been warned to prepare for disruption as more bypass bridge beams are lifted into place near Stonehaven this weekend.
Your chance to give your view on traffic in Aberdeen
Aberdeen residents are being urged to give their views on traffic in the city, in advance of the opening of the long-awaited bypass.
Chance to hear update on AWPR next week
People living south of Aberdeen can get an update on the £745million bypass project next week.
Petition launched to save “precious” agricultural land
Private talks with an MSP aimed at re-routing a bypass for Nairn have evolved into a public petition.
VIDEO: Is the end of Aberdeen’s traffic nightmare finally in sight?
Images of the new £750million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) are quite a common sight - but it's unlikely you've seen any quite like this.
VIDEO: First section of the Aberdeen bypass opens to the public
This week was a historic moment for the Aberdeen bypass project - motorists finally got to try it out.
Could alternative Inverness bypass route wipe £43million off the price?
Campaigners claim hard-up Highland Council could save tens of millions of pounds - by scrapping its controversial choice of route for a city bypass.
VIDEO: Enormous AWPR beam causes traffic chaos in Aberdeen
Aberdeen motorists faced traffic chaos this morning due to the transportation of a giant 108ft steel beam for the long-awaited Aberdeen Bypass.
£55million West Link Inverness bypass “well advanced”
Residents have been updated on progress in the controversial £55million West Link Inverness bypass project at a second public briefing.
‘We’ll only know if Inverness Link Road bridges are worth it… When they are built’
Scotland's public spending watchdog has told a concerned Highland taxpayer that it will only know if the controversial Inverness West Link Road bridges are good value when they are built.
Nairn bypass takes another step forward
Nairn residents will get their first glimpse of the preferred route for the town's long-awaited bypass next month.
Long-awaited Nairn bypass plans to be unveiled
The public is being invited to have their say on the preferred option for the A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling scheme - including the long-awaited bypass for the town.
Landowner accepted bypass cash – reluctantly
One north-east landowner has revealed that she has already agreed a compensation deal with Transport Scotland for her property.
