Plans for 2.5 miles of upgrades to the Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road have officially been lodged.
Improvements would be made to Hareness Road and Coast Road to make it better for those walking and cycling along the route.
Sharp turns along Coast Road that prove to be difficult for large lorries would be removed as part of the project.
A new bridge over the Aberdeen to Dundee railway line has also been included, which will join up to existing side roads and private accesses.
It is hoped the changes will encourage active travel to businesses sitting next to the link road as well as the proposed Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) sites.
The improvements also come as the city welcomes an influx of cruise ship visitors thanks to the Port of Aberdeen’s £420m South Harbour expansion.
More than 50 cruise calls have been confirmed for this year, hoping to bring a £4.5m boost to the local economy.
What will be included in the project?
The project will start at the Hareness Road roundabout on Wellington Road.
It would then travel through Altens Industrial Estate and run along the North Sea coastline.
Aberdeen City Council says the project would help to reduce journey times for heavy goods vehicles travelling between the harbour and the AWPR.
It has also been designed to reduce the nuisance of large lorries through Torry and Cove as they move towards the city.
Meanwhile, the walking, wheeling and cycling path will sit alongside the busy road.
Kerbs will be added to separate the footpaths and cycle ways to ensure users can enjoy a “smooth and safe” experience.
Several bus stops along the route will stay in place, but others could be added if there is suitable space.
Public helped to shape project proposal
The project is included as part of an £826 million funding package for the Aberdeen City Region Deal.
Improving existing transport links to the recently opened Aberdeen South Harbour were included as part of the deal.
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The new port opened in September to address constraints at the existing harbour.
Aberdeen City Council held two public exhibitions to allow residents to view the plans and share their thoughts.
Feedback from the events helped to shape the proposal that is now awaiting the go-ahead.
You can view the plans for yourself here.
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