Work is to commence on a new road as part of the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project.
Main contractor Aberdeen Road Limited is planning to carry out substantial works on the A944 at South Kingswells over the next two weekends (Friday, 10 March – Monday, 13 March and Friday, 17 March to Monday, 20 March).
The first contraflow will provide one lane in each direction of travel on the A944 from 8pm to 6am. This will allow workers to build the westbound (Aberdeen to Westhill) tie-ins to the new road.
The second contraflow will be in operation the following weekend again from 8pm to 6am to allow the contractor to complete the eastbound connections to the new road.
Overall, the contraflow will enable road users to drive on part of the new roundabout and allow the contractor to continue with the construction of the South Kingswells Junction.
Further traffic management will be required in this area over the coming months to allow Aberdeen Road Limited to complete the roundabout and fill in the area between the two structures, bringing the road surface between the new structures up to the level of the AWPR.
A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "Works are planned to be undertaken on the A944 at South Kingswells from this weekend, which requires the use of contraflows over two weekends. Drivers heading eastbound will also use narrow lanes during weekdays between Monday 13 March and Friday 17 March for safety reasons.
"The contractor has timed these works to minimise the impact they may have on road users. However, drivers should allow themselves additional travelling time so that they can reach their destination safely and on time."
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