Three weeks of road disruptions ahead for Aberdeen city centre
There will be at least three weeks of disruption in Aberdeen’s city centre as new gas lines are laid.
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Laurencekirk flyover consultation announced for later this month
Plans for the long-awaited £24 million Laurencekirk flyover will step up a gear later this month.
Turbines to continue causing traffic misery along A96 despite protests
An energy firm has ruled out transporting huge turbine parts overnight despite protests from motorists left frustrated by traffic delays.
Crash at bottleneck roundabout causes huge tailbacks
Huge queues formed after a car crashed and overturned at a notorious Aberdeen roundabout yesterday, partially blocking the road.
VIDEO: A9 reopens after serious accident leaves three injured
The A9 has re-opened after a serious crash left three people seriously injured earlier today.
Superfast broadband work to cause traffic problems in Aberdeenshire
Temporary traffic restrictions will be put in place on part of a busy Aberdeenshire road route while engineers work to boost superfast broadband provision.
Aberdeen roundabout blocked after lorry and car crash
Police were at the scene of a crash involving a lorry and car on a major Aberdeen road.
North-east councillors back bicycle project
Councillors have backed plans to transform the way transport is used in a north-east town.
Police warning after motorcyclist allegedly caught driving at 104mph on A90
A 28-year-old man has been charged after he was allegedly caught driving at 104mph in a 70mph zone on the A90.
Operation launched to target antisocial behaviour and driving in Garioch
An operation to prevent an increase in antisocial behaviour and antisocial driving in Garioch will start today.
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.
Councillors to consider plans to combat speeding in north-east village
A zebra crossing could be installed to combat speeding in a north-east village.
Crossing could be installed on busy Peterhead road after schoolboy knocked down
A pedestrian crossing could soon be installed on a busy road where a schoolboy was knocked down.
Drivers warned of weekend delays as half term brings warm weather
Drivers are being advised to plan for delays on popular routes this weekend as the bank holiday coincides with the start of half term and a spell of warm weather.
Parking farce in New Deer as council hand out tickets to motorists parked on private land
Blundering council officials have been handing out tickets to motorists leaving their vehicles parked on private land.
Study shows Aberdeen is Scotland’s most traffic congested city and third in the UK
Aberdeen is officially Scotland's most congested city with motorists spending up to 35 hours in traffic each year.
Aberdeen road shut due to sink hole
An Aberdeen street was shut this morning after a hole appeared in the road.
New Peterhead traffic measures being considered
Council chiefs are considering introducing new traffic measures in Peterhead.
Land Rover crashes into traffic lights at busy Inverness crossroads
There was rush-hour chaos yesterday morning at a busy Inverness crossroads after a Land Rover crashed into a set of traffic lights in the early hours, knocking all of the lights out.
Peterhead residents’ speeding traffic plea
Residents living along a north-east road have pleaded for assistance to end the speeding and traffic noise woes that are increasingly blighting their lives.
Serious fowl play as large chicken gets loose on the A90 in Aberdeenshire
It's not clear why the chicken crossed the road but one thing is certain, it has been causing a bit of chaos this morning.
Traffic chaos on first day of roadworks on busy Inverness road
Motorists have been hit by major delays on the first day of four weeks of roadworks on a busy Inverness road.
Motorcyclist ‘seriously injured’ after two vehicle collision on A947
A man has been airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after sustaining serious injuries in a collision with a tractor. The two-vehicle collision happened between Oldmeldrum and Fyvie at around 10.35 this morning. Some of the roads surrounding the area are currently closed, but diversions have been put in place.
Over 150 motorists engaged with Aberdeen traffic operation
Officers from the Northfield Community Policing Team have engaged with more than 150 motorists following a two day road traffic operation in the area.
PICTURE: A82 near Urquhart Castle reopened after being blocked by fallen tree
There were delays earlier on the A82 after the road was blocked by a fallen tree. Police and workers from Bear Scotland were called to the scene near Urquhart Castle at around 11.45am. Access was restricted in both directions while the tree was cleared away and the route was reopened fully at 1.45pm.
VIDEO and PICTURES: Snow hits the north and north-east of Scotland
Many people in the north and north-east woke up to a winter wonderland this morning after heavy snow in the region overnight.
VIDEO: School closures, heavy traffic and flights delayed as snow blankets the north and north-east
There has been congestion on roads across the north and north-east this morning after heavy snow overnight.
Man charged after two car crash on the A90 leaves one person in hospital
A 52-year-old man has been charged with careless driving after an accident on the A90 earlier today left one in hospital.
Fresh calls made to curb ‘severe’ speeding problem on north-east road
Fresh calls have been made for Aberdeenshire Council to stamp out ”severe” speeding on a north-east road.
Residents’ revolt over rat run road rage
An Aberdeen community is calling for action amid claims there have been “road rage incidents” outside a local nursery - caused by just a handful of parked cars.
Second day of school closures after another night of heavy snow in the Highlands
More schools have closed for the day across the Highlands after further heavy snow fell overnight.
North-east restaurant owner claims he lost customers for no reason after planned road closure cancelled
A beleaguered restaurant owner has claimed his business lost out on customers for no reason after a scheduled nearby road closure was cancelled without his knowledge.