Lowering speed limit could increase casualties, MSPs warned
Cutting speed limits on residential streets could lead to an increase in road casualties, MSPs have been told.
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AWPR fully opens to traffic with drivers urged to take care while navigating the new stretch of Aberdeen bypass
Drivers in the north east will be able to make use of the full new Aberdeen bypass from today.
Transport Secretary confirms AWPR will be fully open on Tuesday
The delayed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) will be fully opened to motorists within days, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has announced.
Pedestrian killed in collision with Royal Mail vehicle
A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a Royal Mail lorry.
One in five road users threatened with violence – poll
A road-rage driver deliberately ran over a man after a minor collision between their cars, police said, as a survey highlighted the scale of physical threats on Britain’s roads.
Repair times for most severe potholes vary from minutes to several days
The fastest councils in Britain aim to fill severe potholes within minutes – but others take more than a day, new figures show.
Multimillion-pound road contracts awarded to two construction firms
Contracts worth a total of almost £60 million have been awarded on two road infrastructure projects by Transport Scotland.
£50m of city deal cash to boost transport and manufacturing, FM announces
A new bridge over the River Tay and other road improvements will be funded as part of the area’s city region deal, the First Minister has announced.
Expert backs 20mph Bill to help combat Scotland’s ‘obesity epidemic’
Cutting the speed limit to 20mph in all urban areas could help counter Scotland’s obesity epidemic, a leading child health expert has said.
Fire boss in safety push after son’s bike crash ‘miracle’
A fire chief whose son went into a month-long coma after a motorbike crash is urging people to learn the skills that could help save a life.
Pedestrian, 56, killed after being hit by car
A man has been killed after being struck by a car on a bypass, police have confirmed.