Third Don crossing to open next week

Date announced at June 9th on the day Bedford road is closed to traffic

Published 30th May 2016

Aberdeen's new, third Don crossing is set to open next week.

The road bridge which crosses the River Don between Danestone and Tillydrone is seen as vital in easing traffic in the north of Aberdeen.

The date for the opening of the £22m crossing is Thursday 9th June.

Aberdeen City Council leader Jenny Laing will cut the ribbon in front of the children and VIP guests, while Lord Provost George Adam will be the first person driven over the new crossing.

In addition to the opening of the new crossing Aberdeen City Council last week announced that Bedford Road in the city is to close as part of traffic management plans.

Bedford was closed on Monday morning to allow the installation of a bus gate. Only buses will be able to access the road during the works. Works will be completed on Monday, 6 June 2016.

Bedford Road is to remain closed permanently as a through route to all traffic except buses, pedestrians and cyclists. The closure of Bedford Road is part of traffic management plans relating to the new Third Don Crossing and Berryden Corridor.

An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: “The work essentially means that cars will no longer be able to use Bedford Road as a through route. It is part of a wider plan to improve traffic flow in and around the city following the opening of the Third Don bridge. Residents will be able to access Hermitage Avenue, Bedford Avenue and Sunnyside Road from Powis Terrace. Bedford Road Retail Park will be accessible from Powis Terrace, only.

“We apologise for the initial inconvenience that this will inevitably cause, however the bigger picture is about easing congestion and speeding up journey times and ultimately we will achieve that.”

Local diversions will be in place to facilitate these works. Motorists are asked to use an alternative route if at all possible.