The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Economic benefits of £745m Aberdeen by-pass highlighted

[IMG][/IMG] Around 50% of traffic has shifted from Aberdeen city onto the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route since it fully opened in February - easing congestion and improving air quality in the north east. Initial monitoring by Transport Scotland also found key journey times have been reduced by half, even during rush hour, through the 36-mile AWPR route between Stonehaven and south of Ellon. [Read Full Article]