Although I dare say we will be waiting another 10yrs for them to actually build the fucker:

 

Aberdeen bypass given green light

 

 

The controversial Aberdeen bypass has been approved by ministers.

The Scottish government has given the project the go-ahead after considering the findings of a local inquiry. Industry figures welcomed the decision on the £295m-£395m project, which is aimed at easing traffic and improving business in the north east.  But opponents have criticised the cost and the environmental impact of the 28-mile bypass. Campaign group Road Sense said it would take legal advice. 

 

The planned bypass is aimed at providing a fast link between towns to the north, west and south of Aberdeen.  Subject to all the approvals being met, work could get under way in 2011. Finance Secretary John Swinney said: "This has been a complex issue in which there has been a wide range of issues to consider. "There has also been significant public interest in the proposed route, with clear arguments on both sides.

 

"Having given careful consideration to the issues and arguments, I agree with the reporters' findings and reasoning, and with their recommendation to proceed with the bypass."  He said the bypass was one of the most important infrastructure projects in the north east, bringing a range of substantial benefits to the region. Mr Swinney said it would reduce congestion in the heart of the city as well as remove thousands of vehicles from the area's rural roads.

 

 

Aberdeen North SNP MSP Brian Adam said it was the "best possible early Christmas present for residents and businesses in the north east".  Aberdeen Central Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald welcomed the decision, but called for assurances about project funding, no delays, and stressed the need for better rail and bus services. 

 

And West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Lib Dem MSP Mike Rumbles said it was a "vital transport project".  Bob Collier, chief executive at Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: "Democracy has now run its course and we would ask any protest groups to think very carefully before taking any action that might delay this investment which has the full support of the vast majority of local businesses and residents."

 

 

Councillor Kevin Stewart, chairman of regional transport partnership Nestrans, described it as a "defining moment" for the local infrastructure. And Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) north east manager Ian Armstrong said it would "boost economic recovery and confidence". 

 

However, Road Sense spokeswoman Sheona Warnock said the group was extremely disappointed at the decision and expected there would be grounds for a legal challenge, including a judicial review. She predicted that would cause significant delays to the project. Friends of the Earth has joined Road Sense in claiming the building of the new road could mean Scotland failing to meet its climate change targets.  Scottish Green MSP Patrick Harvie said: "This Scottish government either doesn't understand climate change or doesn't care about it." And Transform Scotland said the project would do nothing to address the key traffic congestion issue in Aberdeen. 

 

The Scottish government said the country could hold its head high at having the most ambitious climate change legislation in the world, and having the determination to implement the targets.  Campaigners also recently criticised the £51m cost of moving the International School of Aberdeen to make way for the road.  A long-running public inquiry was held in Aberdeen last year. The Scottish Government said the probe was necessary because of the public response. Story from BBC NEWS:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8424142.stm

 

Jesus fucking Christ.  I want to chin the cunt.

 

Advisor on planning / transport matters to Kingswells Infrastructure First Group (opposing proposed Aberdeen FC stadium on greenbelt site) 2002-2003.

 

Well there's a fucking surprise.  I had almost forgotten about that shower of cunts.

Vexatious fucking prick. Imagine living next door to that bastard?

Vexatious fucking prick. Imagine living next door to that bastard?

 

Makes my drug dealing neighbours seem amazing.

 

Makes my drug dealing neighbours seem amazing.

 

You've nae seen the prices they charge if you thing they're amazing

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They better start building this fucker soon! 3 hours to get from Westhill to Aberdeen today.

 

There's also no (safe) way of walking between Westhill and Aberdeen in the dark if the main road is shut.

 

Fucking boo.

They better start building this fucker soon! 3 hours to get from Westhill to Aberdeen today.

 

There's also no (safe) way of walking between Westhill and Aberdeen in the dark if the main road is shut.

 

Fucking boo.

 

That was an absolute joke.  I gambled and took the blacktop road which would have been ok had it not been for lorries and buses trying to squeeze down a road that's only just wide enough for two cars to pass.

That was an absolute joke.  I gambled and took the blacktop road which would have been ok had it not been for lorries and buses trying to squeeze down a road that's only just wide enough for two cars to pass.

 

I (eventually) got a bus that took me out to Peterculter, then along the North Deeside Road, the traffic coming the other way was unreal, the queue went back to the Cricket ground.

 

Also, the copper I spoke to at the scene said the road is unlikely to be open for rushhour the morn (joy).

 

Although, to put my inconvenience into context: http://news.stv.tv/scotland/north/279635-one-person-injured-in-north-east-road-crash/

A 16 month old baby died, you bunch of clowns!  Sounds like a tragic accident.

Finally, yes! Now go buy the land and build the damn thing!

A 16 month old baby died, you bunch of clowns!  Sounds like a tragic accident.

 

Of course its a tragic accident, don't think anyone would even try to say it wasn't.

 

Bunch of clowns? Get a grip, the point I was making was about how poorly the diversions were handled.

I read unconfirmed reports that the mother has now died as well.

I read unconfirmed reports that the mother has now died as well.

 

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NEWS: A midweek road accident in Aberdeenshire has claimed its second life.

 

Grampian Police have confirmed the 77 year old driver of the second car involved in Wednesdays crash at Kingswells has died.

 

He and his elderly wife had been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the 2 car accident.

 

Her condition is still described as serious.

 

16 month old toddler Callum Bruce was also killed, and his mother Fiona remains in a critical condition in hospital.

 

Grampian police are urging any witnesses to come forward.

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:o :o I'm sure I read somewhere that their condition was not life threatening! Fucking hell. Absolutely horrendous thing to happen.

 

Wonder how it happened.

 

:o :o I'm sure I read somewhere that their condition was not life threatening! Fucking hell. Absolutely horrendous thing to happen.

 

Wonder how it happened.

 

It looked like one car had came oot the Park & Ride to turn right and been hit by the other.

Appeals all thrown out - full steam ahead!

 

Campaigners trying to prevent the construction of the Aberdeen bypass have lost their legal challenge.

 

The 28-mile Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) was originally given the go-ahead by Scottish ministers in December 2009 after a public inquiry.

 

William Walton, from protest group Road Sense, lodged a legal bid to block construction of the £400m road.

 

A judge rejected that and Mr Walton then appealed against the decision.

 

The appeal, before judges in Edinburgh, was heard in December.

 

Road Sense argued the process of route selection was "fundamentally flawed and unjust".

 

However, many business leaders in the area support the scheme.

 

The appeal went ahead after it was agreed Mr Walton's costs would be covered, win or lose.

 

The full appeal ruling will be released later.

 

Appeals all thrown out - full steam ahead!

 

So 2yrs+ of fucking about

Well the race is now truly on between this and our new stadium

When are construction staring?

When are construction staring?

 

After the appeal is heard over the verdict of this appeal.

Surprise 11th-hour bid to change bypass route

 

By Shona Gossip

 

Published: 13/03/2012

 

A LANDOWNER has tabled an 11th-hour change to the route of the Aberdeen bypass – a move which could delay the project for years.

 

David Strang Steel, from the Sluie Estate Trust, fears the junction drawn up for Stonehaven – a roundabout controlled by traffic lights – will cause major congestion and create a new traffic nightmare for the north-east.

 

The trust has spent £500,000 drafting an alternative design, dubbed the “Stonehaven solution”, ensuring it has been done to the same standard as the government’s plans. It is also offering to give up 65 acres of land for the scheme which, instead of traffic lights, would have a flyover junction to ensure traffic does not need to stop and start.

 

For the love of fuck.

Is this suggesting the plans are for a roundabout on the a90?  Which fucking idiot thought that up?

Is this suggesting the plans are for a roundabout on the a90?  Which fucking idiot thought that up?

 

 

Aye. It does sound like this other guy's solution is better. I wasn't expecting it to be built in my life time anyway.

 

 

When are construction staring?

 

Holy shit what a spazzock. 

Is this suggesting the plans are for a roundabout on the a90?  Which fucking idiot thought that up?

 

Same guy who designed the Haudagain roundabout

In a not unrelated story......

 

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2683239

 

Go-ahead for new Don bridge to ease gridlock

 

By David McKay

 

Published: 15/03/2012

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    BRIDGE THAT GAP: One of the design options put forward for the new crossing over the River Don between Grandholm and Tillydrone in Aberdeen

 

    BRIDGE THAT GAP: One of the design options put forward for the new crossing over the River Don between Grandholm and Tillydrone in Aberdeen

 

BRIDGE THAT GAP: One of the design options put forward for the new crossing over the River Don between Grandholm and Tillydrone in Aberdeen

 

SCOTTISH ministers have cleared the way for a third crossing over the River Don in Aberdeen, signalling the end of a decades-long wait for north-east commuters.

 

City council officials were told yesterday there was an “established need” for another bridge to help ease gridlock in the north of the city.

 

The decision will allow the local authority to proceed with the £15.8million project, which has been mooted in various forms since the 1960s.

 

 

So how long will this take?

Not in my life time.