Young people across the north-east are being reminded to stay safe during the summer holidays and stay away from construction sites.
Although works on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route project are nearing completion, there remain a number of dangers on work sites including construction machinery and heavy goods vehicles, incomplete structures, deep water and unstable land.
Now Aberdeen Roads Ltd has published a Stay Safe leaflet for parents, carers and teachers ahead of the school break.
General manager Malcolm Findlay said: “We are aware that the site could be seen as an attractive place for young people to explore, especially during the summer holidays when the weather has improved and playing or being outdoors is actively encouraged.
“We proactively engage with young people to dissuade them from entering the site throughout the construction phase, and we’ve spoken to more than 11,000 pupils from across the north-east about safety since we started construction.
“However, we would like to ask parents, carers and teachers to have a conversation with young people in their care before the summer holidays get underway and remind them that construction sites can be very dangerous and the best way to stay safe is to stay away.
“We secure our site using a variety of methods, including on site security and fencing, but very often all it takes is just a few words of wisdom to prevent young people from making a mistake they may live to regret.”