Access from the South Proposals (Bridge of Dee)

Introduction

These pages provide information on this key transportation project being carried out to investigate capacity issues and potential opportunities relating to the existing transport network in the Bridge of Dee area of Aberdeen. This study is currently being funded by NESTRANS, the Regional Transport partnership for the North East of Scotland.

The study follows on from a previous study, completed in May 2008, to develop options to improve traffic flows on the A90(T) Stonehaven Road and A956 Wellington Road corridor approaches to Aberdeen from the South in the short, medium and long term. In particular the previous study identified the long term need for additional capacity across the River Dee and investigation of these capacity issues will be the main focus of this present study.

Although a number of historic studies have been carried out on this issue at various times in the past, the assumptions underlying each of these studies have changed over time. While reference will be made to these studies for background understanding, this study will establish an appropriate present-day starting point. The study will be carried out using standard Government assessment methods and in particular will adopt the approach set out in the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). The study will also include full engagement with Stakeholders throughout the process. For details of the STAG process please click on the following link:

• Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG)

For details of the identified Stakeholder groups please click on the following link:

• Stakeholder List

For details of the study programme please click on the following link:

• Study Methodology and Programme

The initial section of the study as detailed in the 'Study Methodology and Programme' section has now been concluded and identified an agreed set of options through a Pre-Appraisal process for subsequent consideration. The next stage of the study as detailed in the 'Study Methodology and Programme' section and will consider the agreed set of options in greater detail. A wide range of documents are available of relevance to this study. The documents reviewed are described under four broad categories of: Planning Documents; Transport Policy Documents; Previous Studies; and Other Documents. For details and links to available documents please click on the following link:

• Available Documents

Regular updates on the progress of this study will be posted on this site. The STAG Pre-Appraisal report can be found via the link at the top of this page. Any comments on the study process can be made in writing with the heading "Bridge of Dee Study" to the address below or can alternatively be emailed to us making sure the subject heading contains the words: "Bridge of Dee Study".

For any further details contact the Infrastructure Programmes team, either by phone, e-mail or by writing to us: 

Contacts

• Transportation Strategy and Programmes
  Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure
  Aberdeen City Council
  Business Hub 4
  Marischal College
  Broad Street
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1GAB
  Phone: 01224 523476
  Fax: 01224 523180
  Email: programmes@aberdeencity.gov.uk