Bus company wants changes to Aberdeen Haudagain plan

The upgrading work is intended to reduce traffic delays

Bus operator Stagecoach has said it will continue to press for changes to a junction upgrading plan in Aberdeen.

It claimed proposals for the Haudagain roundabout would adversely affect bus journey times. It had previously lodged an objection to the planned work.

Construction work is due to begin following the completion of the Aberdeen bypass. The process of relocating residents is under way.

Scottish ministers decided there was no need for an inquiry into the plans.

Users of the Haudagain roundabout frequently experience traffic-related delays.

Transport Scotland plans to create a slip road through the Middlefield area to ease traffic flows between North Anderson Drive and Auchmill Road.

The Haudagain roundabout has been a traffic bottleneck for years

A spokeswoman for Stagecoach North Scotland said: "With the building of new road space, we believe there is an ideal opportunity to accommodate sustainable transport links, such as bus priority measures, whilst still improving journeys for all traffic.

"We are continuing to discuss the plans with Transport Scotland and all relevant parties to make the best possible use of the space available in the area and will engage in the statutory processes as necessary."