Ground investigations have started as part of a roads infrastructure upgrade project in Aberdeen.

The £26.4 million Berryden Corridor Improvement Scheme aims to help alleviate traffic congestion around the city.

As part of the design process, diggers are now carrying out work along with small triangular-shaped drilling equipment along the length of the route, which stretches from the Skene Square roundabout to St Machar/A96 roundabout.

Earlier this year, empty buildings on Powis Terrace which will form part of the route were demolished.


Overall, the scheme is one of several major infrastructure projects worth a total of £560m to improve Aberdeen's transport infrastructure. These include the already-completed Diamond Bridge, the already-completed A96 Park and Ride at Craibstone/Dyce, and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR/B-T).

Cllr Ross Grant said: "It’s good the ground investigations are starting for the £26.4million Berryden Corridor Improvement Scheme as it shows that we’re on another step of the way to building the road.

"The Berryden Corridor Improvement Scheme will benefit motorists, cyclists and pedestrians and will be a major upgrade to the roads network in the area and for the whole of the city.

"Along with improving our roads network to make it easier for residents and visitors to get around the city easier, the scheme will also further support wider network policies such as the City Centre Masterplan, and will also help with the delivery of other infrastructure routes."

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