The upcoming phase of beach improvement works will require a temporary closure of Aberdeen's Beach Boulevard.

Starting at 6pm on Sunday, 29 September 2024, the stretch between Links Road and the Esplanade will be closed as part of the City Centre and Beachfront Masterplan.

The closure will enable Robertson Construction Group, the main contractor, to begin work on the new beach park and events field. The area will be fenced off to ensure construction can proceed safely.

Clearly signposted diversion routes via Links Road and the Esplanade will be in operation. Two-way traffic on the Esplanade past the Queens Links Leisure Park will continue. The temporary closure will remain in place until the beach park and events field works are completed in 2026.

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The works will be the biggest redevelopment of the beach area for 35 years and are part of a £50million programme to create a transformational waterfront destination which will benefit businesses, residents, and visitors.

The beach park will include an iconic play feature, the Rope Factory, which was developed through workshops with local school children and young people and was inspired by the city’s rope-making heritage.

The events field will have an amphitheatre and will be able to host festivals, larger concerts, and gatherings.

Other works being carried out at the beach include new footpaths, viewing areas, and new street furniture on Broadhill, one of Aberdeen's best known landmarks, and the demolition of the former beach leisure centre.