Transport

The completed works following damage in October 2023 include new scour protection to mitigate the impacts of future events.

Physical testing of the concrete structure of Aboyne Bridge has commenced this week as efforts continue to bring it back into use for traffic.

A section of the A952 between Premnay and Keig along with the Montgarrie Bridge are still closed.

Potential new roundabouts at the Toll of Birness and Cortes junctions are among a series of options that public feedback is being sought on

Two fire units standing by in city centre as police tape off roads and Morrisons supermarket car park.

Over the next eight weeks teams will be carrying out essential works starting in Kincardine and Mearns and working their way up to Banff and Buchan.

A number of road restrictions will be in force in and around Buckie this coming week due to roadworks.

A series of lane closures on the A96 will be in place between 7.30pm and 5.30am each night, Monday to Saturday next week.

With the B992 Keig to Alford road shut, the indefinite closure of the Montgarrie Bridge will lead to even lengthier diversions near Alford.

A 40-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he later died following the collision between a Citroen DS3 and a Seat Leon.

The road is currently closed between the B979 at Kingseat Road and the A90 at Dyce.

Work will take place between north of Gartly junction and Thomastown junction from May 12 to May 24.

Aberdeenshire Council has provided an update as work continues to deal with a landslip on the B992 Keig to Premnay road.

Repairs to Bachlaw Bridge will close the A97 Banff to Aberchirder road next week.

Torrential rain over the course of Sunday has lead to flooding in areas including Alford and Premnay.

The annual event on May 12 welcomes all makes and models of vehicle so long as they are over 25 years old.

Isolated heavy showers on Sunday afternoon will give a risk of localised flooding in some areas.

The A90 road at the Toll of Birness has been closed following a two-vehicle collision.

The A96 to the north of Keith now has one lane open over the bank holiday weekend under temporary traffic lights.

Funding to help small businesses and sole traders convert vehicles which are not compliant with Aberdeen’s low emission zone is being made available.