Speed controls on A90

Average speed cameras are to be installed on the A90 at Stonehaven as pace on the Aberdeen western by-pass project increases.

The 50mph cameras will be installed this week.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “The works at Stonehaven will substantially increase over the coming weeks.

“To enhance the safety of the rising number of road workers on the A90 at Stonehaven, many of whom will be working in close proximity to road users in this area, it is necessary to use additional safety measures on this section of road.

“The use of average speed cameras will also protect road users, where construction operations adjacent to or beneath the road are not always visible to them.”

Arron Duncan, north safety camera unit manager said: “Compliance levels are generally very high in average speed systems, but those who do fail to comply will ultimately have to deal with the consequences of that risktaking decision through the enforcement measures in place.”

Over the next three decades, the Aberdeen western bypass is expected to bring in an additional £6 billion to the north-east economy and create around 14,000 new jobs.