The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Route off Haudagain to be closed all weekend
Expect delays at city roundabout
Part of the notorious Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen is to close for the next two weekends while construction work takes place.
Scottish Water will be installing new mains beneath the A96, Great Northern Road, as part of a wider £3.2 million upgrade.
In order for this to take place safely, the organisation says the partial closure of the roundabout is necessary, beginning at 6am today.
This will affect its exit on to the westbound carriageway of Great Northern Road, leading away from the Haudagain.
Signposted diversions will be in place, leading motorists north to the A92 Mugiemoss Road and then west on to the A947 Aberdeen to Banff road, where they can exit at Bucksburn.
The road is due to reopen at 6am on Monday, with a similar closure also scheduled for next weekend – lasting from 6am on Saturday July 25, until 6am on Monday July 27.
A Scottish Water spokesman said: “The work taking place over this weekend and next weekend has been carefully planned in consultation with Aberdeen City Council, Transport Scotland and Bear Scotland to minimise impact on the road network at busier times.
“The new water mains we are installing will ensure that existing and future customers in the area receive a reliable supply of clear, fresh and great-tasting drinking water for years to come.
“We appreciate there has been significant construction work taking place in this part of the city and will do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum.
“We would encourage road users to allow some extra time for their journeys and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Scottish Water said the work is taking place in line with Scottish Government and Construction Scotland guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Other works have been taking place near the roundabout to create a bypass, aimed at easing the traffic jams which have plagued the bottleneck.
The 1,600ft road will link North Anderson Drive with Auchmill Drive, allowing some motorists to avoid the roundabout itself altogether.