Haudagain roundabout

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]

In May 2011 it was crowned Britain's worst roundabout in Roundabout Idol 2011. The Magic Roundabout was voted top.[5]

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.[6]

Bypass

Following 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.[7] The project required 127 flats to be demolished, this occurred in 2018.[8] In December 2019, Farrans Construction was appointed as contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed by 2021. The cost has risen to at least £17.6 million.[9] In January 2020, the project cost was quoted as £49.5 million.[10]

References
  1. "Google Maps". Google - Imagery. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  2. "Traffic hell gets worse". Aberdeen Evening Express. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  3. "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.
  4. "Councillors back £14m Haudagain roundabout solution". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  5. "We're the top roundabout? That's Magic!". Hemel Today. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  6. "Haudagain Roundabout Stag Appraisal". Aberdeen City Council. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  7. "Cheapest road for Aberdeen blackspot". Aberdeen Evening Express. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  8. Merson, Adele. "Haudagain flats demolition work to be over 'by end of year'". Evening Express. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  9. Wyllie, James. "Contractor appointed as £18m Haudagain improvements take major step forward". Press and Journal. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  10. Peterkin, Tom. "Transport Secretary challenged on costs of £49.5 million Haudagain roundabout improvements". Press and Journal. Retrieved 16 January 2020.

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