NORTH EAST MSP’S HAIL POSITIVE DECISION ON AWPR

NORTH EAST MSP’S HAIL POSITIVE DECISION ON AWPR

DECISION IS EARLY CHRISTAMS PRESENT FOR ABERDEEN AND NORTH EAST

North East SNP MSPs have welcomed the much anticipated Scottish Government
announcement approving the precise plans for the Aberdeen Western
Peripheral Route.

The planned road has been in discussion for many years, but today’s
(Monday) announcement represents its final hurdle and work is expected to
commence in the New Year.

North East MSP Maureen Watt said:

“This decision will be warmly welcomed by people throughout the North East
who currently face serious congestion problems on a regular basis. When
completed, the AWPR will provide a real economic boost to the entire
region as journey times come down.

“This is a real good news story for the North East and is a further sign
of the SNP Government’s continued commitment to investing in the region.
This has been a project that has long been needed, but I am delighted that
we have now reached this point and that work will be going ahead.

“The current road layout which sends high volumes of traffic travelling
North and South of the city through Aberdeen causes real problems and
delays for local residents and motorists in the rest of the North East.
The AWPR will address this and today’s announcement will be a welcome
development to those who have called for its construction for so long.”

Brian Adam, MSP for Aberdeen North, also expressed his delight at the
announcement, saying:

“I am delighted that the Scottish Government has made the decision to give
the go ahead to this multi million pound investment in infrastructure for
Aberdeen and the North East

“This is the best possible early Christmas present for residents and
businesses in the North East.

“The road haulage industry will also breathe a sigh of relief as the road
will remove one the major bottlenecks for the lorries heading North and
South of Aberdeen, greatly reducing transport times and cost.

“The project will also provide better access to the Airport and
developments in the North such as the technology corridor from the Bridge
of Don to Peterhead.

“It will also be a big boost for the local construction industry as this
project will secure jobs over the coming years and ensure developments for
the future.

“This proves that all the doomsayers who said it would never be built are
wrong, the SNP are investing in the North East, something which others
consistently failed to do.

Mr Adam continued:

“With this announcement about the AWPR, we can now look forward to its
completion and then be able to get work underway on upgrading the
Haudagain roundabout.

“The SNP is investing in Aberdeen and the North East for the future, the
announcement today will be a big boost for the local economy and
businesses, and I like many others look forward to using the road in the
not too distant future.”