Aberdeen City Council and Balfour Beatty have agreed a further eight-week time extension for the £22.3 million Third Don Crossing project.

The extension is necessary due to weather issues, re-routing underground utilities and 'unforeseen circumstances'.

Construction on the project got underway in August 2014.

It involves developing two major bridges, the first being a 26 metre skew span reinforced concrete bridge over the Mill Lade at Grandholm Village and the second a 90 metre span steel box girder bridge over the River Don.

In addition, a new single carriageway link road will be created between the Parkway/Whitestripes Road junction and the Tillydrone Avenue/St Machar Drive junctions.

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Housing and Infrastructure convener, Cllr Neil Cooney, said: "While we recognise how frustrating these delays are for people, it must be remembered this is a major project which includes two bridges, creating a new road, re-alignment of existing roads, creating cycle paths, and pavements.

"The Third Don Crossing project will help transform getting around the city along with other major projects which Aberdeen City Council is investing in, including the AWPR, the A96 Park and Choose and Airport Link Road, and the Berryden Corridor.

"Once the bridge is open, people on both sides of the River Don will see a tremendous difference getting around the city."

George Hood, Balfour Beatty MD, added: "We continue to support Aberdeen City Council in order to ensure all works are completed as quickly as possible.

"Once complete, the Third Don Crossing will play a significant role in improving local transportation routes. All other works continue to progress at a good rate."

(LM)