The Haudagain Roundabout /ˈhædəɡən/ is a roundabout in Aberdeen that bisects the A92 and A96.[1]
As all traffic going northbound to Inverness via the A96 or southbound to Dundee via the A92 must pass through this roundabout it is a notoriously busy and hazardous junction with large queues approaching all directions to the roundabout, especially during rush hour.[2][3] It has been referred to as 'Scotland's worst roundabout'.[4]
The construction of Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is aimed at reducing the congestion due to traffic passing through Aberdeen. In addition improvements are planned to help ease the congestion at the roundabout.[5]
Bypass
editFollowing an evaluation of various options for improving traffic flow at the roundabout, a bypass to the south-west of the roundabout, linking the A92 and the A96, was selected. In 2008, this was expected to cost £14.5 million.[6] The project required 127 flats to be demolished, this occurred in 2018.[7] In December 2019, Farrans Construction was appointed as contractor for the project. The cost has risen to at least £17.6 million.[8] In January 2020, the project cost was quoted as £49.5 million.[9]
The project was originally expected to be completed by spring 2021; however, this was pushed back to winter 2021.[10] It opened on 16 May 2022.[11]
References
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- ^ "It's time to sort out the Haudagain and this time it's personal..." Aberdeen Evening Express. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Councillors back £14m Haudagain roundabout solution". The Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Haudagain Roundabout Stag Appraisal". Aberdeen City Council. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Cheapest road for Aberdeen blackspot". Aberdeen Evening Express. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ Merson, Adele. "Haudagain flats demolition work to be over 'by end of year'". Evening Express. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ Wyllie, James. "Contractor appointed as £18m Haudagain improvements take major step forward". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 4 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ Peterkin, Tom. "Transport Secretary challenged on costs of £49.5 million Haudagain roundabout improvements". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 16 January 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Milne, Ellie (2 September 2021). "The Haudagain: An Aberdeen landmark whose days are thankfully numbered". Evening Express. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Aberdeen's Haudagain bottleneck improved 16 years after first plans". BBC News. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.