Two local roads are to be the subject of a fresh strategic appraisal which will look at short- and medium-term improvement measures.
This initiative, focusing on the A90 and A952 is supported by Nestrans and the Aberdeen City Region Deal and will be led by Stantec, a private company offering architectural, construction management and environmental services, in partnership with AECOM, a leading international infrastructure consultancy.
The project will begin next month with a series of consultation events and will gather evidence on the transport problems and opportunities in the areas connected by these roads, the impact of these problems on residents and businesses and the potential options for improvement.
All modes of transport are included in the review – walking, wheeling, cycling, bus, rail, private car, and freight.
A separate review will focus on the long-term feasibility of a rail link between Aberdeen, Dyce, Ellon, Peterhead and Fraserburgh.
Welcoming these studies, Fraserburgh and District councillor Seamus Logan said: “This is an important series of consultations, allowing a wide range of people to comment on what needs to happen to improve our strategic connectivity to Aberdeen and beyond.
"Everyone knows about the pressures associated with the Cortes and Toll of Birness junctions and we need to see improvements there, particularly in light of the number of accidents at these locations over the years.
"Not all improvement measures will cost the earth but will almost certainly save lives.
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