The North East of Scotland Transport Partnership (Nestrans) has identified an upgrade of the A90/A937 south junction on the A90 Laurencekirk.

The intersection will be improved into a grade-separated junction.

The solution follows detailed appraisal commissioned by Nestrans which considered key transport problems, issues, opportunities and constraints on the corridor and developed objectives to appraise alternative options.

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The study aimed to determine a robust solution for access between the A90 Trunk Road and Laurencekirk and north Angus areas which would meet local objectives.

Councillor Ramsay Milne, said: "I am pleased that this study has been completed and appreciate the work that has gone into it to identify the best possible solutions for Laurencekirk residents, businesses and all other stakeholders."

The preferred solution will improve capacity and reduce delay whilst satisfying the road safety concerns of local businesses and residents.

The study has also identified opportunities to improve safety at nearby junctions through closures or access restrictions, although the optimum arrangement will require to be determined through more detailed design work.

(LM)