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Has the new Haudagain bypass passed its first test?

Rush hour at the notorious Haudagain roundabout would normally mean getting stuck in long queues and congestion.

But today drivers were instead able to use the new dual carriageway link road for the first time.

Around 180ft of new carriageway has finally been opened to all vehicles, linking North Anderson Drive to Auchmill Road.

Contraflow systems have been removed and lanes at the roundabout that had been previously closed for the works to be carried out have been reopened.

Traffic was flowing smoothly around the new road layout around rush hour. Picture by Wullie Marr / DCT Media

Multiple cars could be seen travelling along the bypass. Although the Haudagain roundabout remained busy the queues were shorter than normal.

Congestion did not appear to be an issue, even at around 5.30pm when cars would normally be lined up along Great Northern Road and North Anderson Drive.

There were no long waits and no tailbacks at the roundabout previously dubbed as one of the worst of its kind in Europe.

Posted by Evening Express on Monday, 16 May 2022

Haudagain Improvement Project

The £49.5 million project had been ongoing for several years, with the ground first being broken in 2017.

Over 130 homes were demolished to make way for the new carriageway with hopes of alleviating congestion – improving the area for locals.

It is hoped the new road layout will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Originally planned to open last year the project faced many setbacks – including Covid, Storm Arwen, and a burst gas main.

Jennifer Gilruth cutting the yellow ribbon this afternoon. Picture by Kami Thomson / DCT Media.

However, it was finally officially opened today at noon following a ceremony held by Transport Minister Jennifer Gilruth.

Contractors will remain in the area for some time to carry out fittings and snagging, while ensuring there are no issues with the new road layout.

The Haudagain Improvement Project was backed by the Scottish Government and formed part of a £745m investment in the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty project.

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