Calls for safety review on AWPR
Calls have been made for an urgent safety review on the AWPR.
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‘No more’ than 10-minute delays at Glencoe while temporary bridge, motorists told
Drivers are being warned to expect short delays next week while a temporary bridge is installed at Glencoe.
Long wait ahead as tempers fray over Fort William traffic management
Fury over waiting times to travel short distances in Fort William has increased this weekend, with Mountain Bike World Cup traffic has brought the town to a virtual standstill.
Transport minister says dualling existing A96 would mean people losing their homes
Scotland’s transport secretary has argued that dualling a major north-east road along its existing route would mean people would lose their homes.
Motorists face two-month diversion to allow cables to be moved underground
Motorists will face disruption for two months to allow overhead cables to be moved underground in a north-east town.
Traffic islands, cycle lanes and chicanes proposed to slow down speeders in Newmachar
New traffic-calming measures designed to slow down speedy motorists have been proposed for an Aberdeenshire village.
More disruption for drivers as work on busy Aberdeen roundabout extended
Drivers in Aberdeen are to face more traffic disruption, with work on a busy city roundabout to be extended.
New study will shed light on impact of safety campaigns in reducing biker deaths
A new study will shed light on the impact of safety campaigns in reducing the number of biker deaths on roads in the north and north-east.
Concerns have been raised that the long-term closure of a north-east bridge could become permanent
Concerns have been raised that the long-term closure of a north-east bridge could become permanent.
Manchester match-day traffic signs continue to amuse and inform
A series of humorous traffic signs referencing Manchester-based football matches are amusing locals in the city.
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.
North-east road closure extended by almost a month
Motorists will face weeks of additional disruption after a north-east road closure was extended by almost a month.
VIDEO: Groundworks on long-awaited A90 Laurencekirk flyover to start next month
Work on the long-awaited Laurencekirk flyover on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road will begin next month.
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.
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.
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.
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.