Plans for a new bridge over the River Dee were put off yesterday – until the Aberdeen bypass opens.
Councillors decided they wanted to be able to assess changes in traffic patterns once the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route opens before making a decision on a new crossing.
There are three option on the table to ease congestion at Garthdee, which is the gateway to the city for many.
The first option – concept six – includes a new dual carriageway link road between Garthdee Road and the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee route.
There would also be a cable bridge, with improvements made to the road to allow two lanes in both directions. The existing Bridge of Dee road would also be widened.
The second option – concept 6B – would include all of this, as well as a link between Inchgarth Road and North Deeside Road.
The last proposal – concept seven – outlines plans for an arch bridge, with junction improvements and a single carriageway link road between Leggart Terrace and the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road.
The committee agreed yesterday to look at a fourth option which would include a four-lane bridge instead of a six-lane one.
The indicative costs will also be revised for the proposals are revisited.
Infrastructure convener Neil Cooney said traffic flow may change considerably once the AWPR is opened.
He said: “It is good that progress is being made on the options for the south of the city access at the Bridge of Dee.
“We welcome the committee’s decision to wait until after the AWPR opens before considering the next move, as the way traffic moves about the city may change considerably when the AWPR opens.”