A notorious Aberdeen underpass has officially been reopened following a colourful revamp aimed to help reduce crime in the area.
Hayton Road underpass, also known locally as Muggers Brig, was redeveloped as part of a project to make Tillydrone and Woodside a more attractive place to live and work.
It was launched following a public consultation, where people voted on nine proposed designs to help shape the future of the area and raise the standards of streets.
The underpass, which connects Woodside and Great Northern Road, had been a cause of concerns for more than a decade – with residents perpetually complaining about the condition of the well-used route.
The new design uses an array of colourful anti-slip paint to brighten the area, along with reflective panels and lighting to increase visibility and become more pedestrian–friendly.
Benefitting the community for years to come
Aberdeen City Council co-leader Ian Yuill, said: “We are pleased to have worked with Sustrans to make improvements to the areas of Tillydrone and Woodside.
“This fantastic redevelopment is not only an attractive addition to the area, but it will improve safety and visibility for those who live in the community and utilise the Hayton Road underpass for years to come.”
The redevelopment was resourced by the Scottish Government Town Centre Regeneration fund and Aberdeen City Council’s Place Based Improvement fund.
It forms part of a wider Street Design Project led by Sustrans and Aberdeen City Council, known as the Tilly-Wood Street Design Project.
Paul Ruffles, project manager at Co-Design Sustrans Scotland, added: “We are really pleased to see the redevelopment of the Hayton Road underpass complete.
“The transformation of the underpass is a genuinely positive step in encouraging more people to walk and wheel between the two communities of Tillydrone and Woodside.”
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