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.
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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.
Giant inflatable Father Christmas blocks traffic after breaking free from garden
Drivers in Cambridgeshire were given a bizarre reason for running late after a giant inflatable Father Christmas blocked traffic.
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.
Motorists urged to be aware of deer on roads now nights are longer
Motorists are being urged to be vigilant for deer now the nights are drawing in.
A90 to be resurfaced
A northbound section of the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road will be resurfaced in a scheme costing £240,000.
Burst water main on busy Aberdeen road causes delays for drivers
Motorists are facing delays on a busy Aberdeen road this evening following a burst water main.
Traffic chaos warning as huge turbine parts are transported through Aberdeen
Motorists have been warned to expect traffic chaos as huge wind turbine parts are transported through Aberdeen over the next six weeks.
A90 closed at Ellon bypass this evening
The A90 Aberdeen to Peterhead road will be shut at the Ellon bypass this evening to allow for surface upgrades.
Warning to motorists as breakdown causes tailbacks in Aberdeen
Motorists have been warned to plan their routes through the south of Aberdeen carefully this evening following the potential breakdown of a vehicle.
Traffic delays expected during work on A82 and A9
People travelling on the A82 in Inverness and the A9 are being warned to expect some delays over the coming days and weeks.
Access road to tiny coastal community reopens after more than a year
The only road leading to a small coastal community was reopoened to residents yesterday after being closed for more than a year.
Old Military Road at the Rest and Be Thankful reopens after landslide
The Old Military Road local diversion route at the A83 Rest and be Thankful has been reopened following an assessment.
Three vehicle crash on A96 in Moray
Police have been called to the scene of a three vehicle smash this evening on the A96 Forres to Nairn road.
Concerns over traffic impact of Ellon cemetery proposals
A community group has raised concerns that a proposed new cemetery could cause dangerous traffic build-up on a north-east road.
Businessman raises concerns over speeding on busy north-east road
A city businessman is calling on drivers to slow down when travelling along a busy road.
North-east council reveals £100,000 weekly cost of filling grit bins
Aberdeenshire Council has revealed it will cost about £100,000 a month to keep grit bins stocked-up over the winter.
Petition launched to urge roads bosses to repair potholes in north-east town
Roads bosses are facing fresh calls to fill in potholes after a community complained about the craters plaguing a north-east coastal town.
Campaigners battling to save iconic landmark from new A96 route meet with Scottish transport minister
Campaigners battling to protect one of the north-east’s most iconic landmarks have taken their fight back to Holyrood.
Roads bosses urged to safeguard north-east tourist route
Roads bosses are being urged to take action to help safeguard a popular tourist route.
Double whammy of traffic chaos on the way for Inverness
Motorists and commuters are to be hit with a double whammy of traffic chaos in Inverness as two major routes are to be closed for roadworks.
New service to help motorists avoid roadworks misery
Motoring groups have welcomed a planned new service providing real-time roadworks information to help drivers avoid jams.
Fresh calls made for action at accident blackspot in north-east village
Fresh calls have been made for transport bosses to take action to prevent a major accident in a north-east village.