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.
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Police aim to reduce biker deaths on north roads with training course
A scheme designed to reduce the number of biker deaths on roads across the north and north-east is being run for a second year.
Aberdeen councillors urged to reverse one way streets plans
Councillors have been urged to perform a U-turn on plans to create two one-way streets in Aberdeen.
A90 to be closed for five days for re-surfacing work
A busy stretch of a major north-east road will be closed for five days next week.
Drivers suffer spike in delays on England’s major roads
Motorists suffered a 3.9% increase in delays on England’s motorways and major A roads last year, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.
Foothill traffic collisions at highest level in a decade in 2018
More traffic collisions were recorded in Foothill in 2018 than in any other year during the last decade, figures show.
Latest north-east bridge closed to traffic due to structural defects
Motorists are facing a lengthy diversion after defects were discovered in a north-east bridge.
Motorists facing eight mile detour after dangerous north-east bridge closed
Motorists are facing an eight mile detour after a north-east bridge had to be closed due to structural defects.
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.
Traffic over the Skye Bridge drops amid reports the island has become overcrowded
Traffic over the Skye bridge dropped last year amid reports that tourists had been put-off by claims that the island was full-up.
Scores of volunteer snow wardens pitching in to help clear roads and paths in Aberdeenshire
Scores of volunteers have signed up to help ensure Aberdeenshire's roads and pavements are safe as the wintry weather continues.
BT suspends city centre work to accommodate traffic for Aberdeen FC-Rangers league tie
Work will be suspended on an Aberdeen city centre street due to tonight's match at Pittodrie.
Thousands of ScotRail journeys cancelled due to staff shortages
Almost 3,000 ScotRail services were cancelled since April last year due to staff shortages.
Weather updates: A9 and A96 blocked, more than 35 schools in the north and north-east closed and gritters stuck in Inverness as heavy snow hits
Heavy snow overnight is causing travel chaos in the north of Scotland this morning.
A9 blocked in Inverness after heavy snow overnight
A jack-knifed lorry has blocked the A9 southbound in Inverness this morning.
What should drivers do if they are caught in the snow?
Experts have given tips on how motorists can stay safe if they are caught up in the snow.
Cyclists call on roads bosses to take action at ‘danger’ junctions on north-east road
North-east cyclists have called on roads bosses to take action at a dangerous junction before someone is hurt.
Oil and gas firm helps kids get to school safely along busy road
A community-conscious oil and gas firm has stepped in to ensure children get to a Mearns school safely.
Traffic delays expected due to incident on Aberdeen to Dundee road
The A90 is currently closed due to a police operation.
Snow fall in west Highlands causes traffic chaos
Snow has hit the western parts of Scotland with Oban and Fort William feeling the brunt of the weather.
Motorists hit with 24-mile detour to allow essential repairs on vulnerable north-east bridge
Motorists will face a 24-mile detour for two weeks to allow essential repairs to be carried out on a vulnerable Donside bridge.
Live Blog: Weather causing chaos as strong winds batter Scotland
Strong winds are causing chaos across the north and north-east of Scotland today with disruption to traffic and schools.
Police called to lorry and car crash on AWPR
Police were called to a crash involving a lorry and car on the Aberdeen bypass this morning.
Vital repairs to be carried out on road damaged by AWPR traffic
Vital repairs are to be carried out on a rural road was left looking like a "warzone" during the construction of the AWPR.
Christmas getaway traffic jam hotspots identified as 20m take to roads
The worst hotspots for Christmas getaway jams have been identified by traffic experts.
New stretch of the AWPR opens to motorists
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route officially opened this morning. The 20-mile Craibstone to Stonehaven section of the £1 billion bypass was open to drivers from 2am. The move follows mounting frustration about it remaining closed for the past two months, despite being ready to host traffic.
Transport chiefs urged to explain reasons for not dualling A96 along existing route
Councillors have called for transport chiefs to explain their reasons for not dualling the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road along the existing road.
Woman injured after two-car crash on north-east road
A woman had to be freed from her car after a head-on smash with another vehicle on a north-east road.
Major Aberdeen road partially shut after crash
A major Aberdeen road has been partially shut this evening following a crash involving a motorbike and two cars.
Motorists face disruption due to north-east bridge closure
A historic bridge has been closed for repairs - leaving motorists in the Inverurie area facing a 15-mile diversion.
Aberdeen City Council confirms compulsory purchase order plan for Berryden Corridor
Aberdeen City Council has issued a compulsory purchase order to buy around 100 plots of land and move forward with the long-awaited Berryden Corridor improvement project.
Scottish drivers warned to stay safe as winter approaches
The head of road policing Scotland has issued an impassioned plea for drivers to remain safe this winter following a year of fatal tragedies on the country’s roads.