Revealed: The day A90 average speed cameras will go live

Average speed cameras on the north-east’s busiest road will be switched on next week.

The controversial devices were set up along the A90 Aberdeen to Ellon road between Blackdog and Balmedie three months ago, but have not yet been turned on yet.

They will go live on Monday.

The cameras were installed after complaints that drivers were flouting the 50mph in place to protect Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) workers.

A Transport Scotland spokesman said: “The average speed cameras on the A90 between Blackdog and Balmedie will be operational from Monday 25 July. The signs which read ‘cameras under test’ will be removed in advance.

“There has been a significant increase in works across the project since the beginning of this year and a 50mph speed restriction was introduced to improve the safety of road workers and road users.”