A number of bridge beams are set to be delivered for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project.

Traffic management measures, including road closures and contraflows on the A90, will be in place over the next month when 14 beams and bridge parapets will be installed as part of the £745 million infrastructure project.

The beams, which are 47 metres long and weigh 85 tonnes each, will be delivered and installed over three weekends: 24 – 27 March, 31 March – 03 April, and 07 – 10 April.

Each beam will be delivered to Charleston each Saturday morning around 9.30am under police escort. Diversions will be in place.


The overall AWPR/B-T project will feature 75 principal structures, including two river crossings, one railway bridge, and over 70 culverts.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "The contractor has been working closely with Police Scotland and the local authorities to ensure that anyone who needs to use this key junction at Charleston can continue their journey, while enhancing the safety of road users and road workers. 

"These works have been timed to minimise the impact they may have on road users. However, we would like to encourage road users who need to travel through or nearby this area to plan their journeys in advance. They should also consider using an alternative route and giving themselves additional travelling time so that they can reach their destination safely and on time."

When complete, the AWPR/B-T will help to reduce congestion, cut journey times, improve safety and lower pollution in Aberdeen City Centre. It will also enable local authorities to develop public transport solutions.

(LM/JP)