Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route
@ARL_AWPR
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The operation and maintenance of 63km of dual carriageway and 72 new structures, including two river bridges in Scotland. Account is not monitored 24/7.
Aberdeen
Joined May 2019
🔥Vehicle on fire 🔥 A90 Northbound between Goval & Blackdog is currently closed due to a vehicle on fire. Traffic being held by Police & Fire Service🚒 Our teams are on scene assisting where possible. Avoid the area if possible!
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❄️current road temps on the AWPR❄️ Temps hovering around freezing, road treated and patrol spreaders are out keeping an eye on conditions @trafficscotland @PeterheadLive
#DriveSafe
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❄️ First winter actions for the AWPR 25/26 period❄️ Tonight as road surface temperatures have dropped, we will have 5 gritters out through the night 🚨 A presalt completed on all 3 section at 2200hrs & 2 patrols carried out from 0200 until 1000hrs. Follow for updates ❄️🥶🌨️
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🚫 RTC A956 Charleston 🚫 Our teams are currently dealing with multiple RTCs, - Westbound between Charleston and Cleanhill. Lane 1 closure installed & Awaiting recovery. - Eastbound on Charleston Flyover. Lane 3 & 2 closure installed & awaiting update. Follow for updates
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🦌 Drive Deer Aware Deer are most active at dawn and dusk — especially in autumn. Slow down, stay alert, watch for more than one deer and never swerve suddenly. Let’s keep our roads safe for everyone. #DriveSafe #DeerAware #AWPR
@trafficscotland
@ScottishSPCA
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Winter’s here, but no action needed just yet! Our teams are on standby and ready when needed. Enjoy the crisp air and drive safe. 🚧❄️ #SiteOps #WinterWatch #WinterReady
@trafficscotland
@AberdeenTravel
@originalfm
@northsound1
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Due to high road temperatures, there is no planned actions across the network tonight 🌞 Our teams and fleet remain ready should the weather conditions change ❄️ Follow @trafficscotland & @ARL_AWPR for updates throughout this winter period 🥶
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🚗❄️ Drive Deer Aware this Winter! As daylight fades and temperatures drop, deer are more active near roads. 🦌 Slow down. 🌙 Stay alert at dawn & dusk. 📍 Especially on rural stretches of the AWPR. Let’s keep wildlife and drivers safe. #AWPR #WinterDriving #DeerAware
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🚘 Driving in Low Sun? Stay Safe with These Tips: 🧼 Clean your windscreen – dirt amplifies glare 🛑 Slow down – visibility can drop suddenly 🪞 Use sun visors – block direct sunlight 🚗 Keep your distance – more time to react @trafficscotland
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❄️ Winter season officially began on 1 Oct, but with marginal temps, no treatments have been required yet. The AWPR team remains fully prepped and ready to respond as conditions change. #WinterOps #AWPR #GrittingReady
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🚗🌅 Low sun can dazzle & cause serious accidents – 3,900 injuries a year in the UK. Stay safe: ✅ Keep your windscreen clean ✅ Slow down when visibility drops ✅ Watch for pedestrians & cyclists ✅ Use sunglasses/visor ✅ Never look directly at the sun #RoadSafety #DriveSmart
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🦌 Drive Deer Aware Deer are most active at dawn and dusk — especially in autumn. Slow down, stay alert, watch for more than one deer and never swerve suddenly. Let’s keep our roads safe for everyone. #DriveSafe #DeerAware #HighwaySafety #AWPR
@trafficscotland
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A Yellow Weather Warning remains in place for Wind, for the remainder of today covering the network💨💨 An Amber warning is also in place covering parts of Scotland 🟠 Please continue to drive to conditions & be aware of flying debris 🍃
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#StormAmy is here 🌧️☔️💨 There are currently no issues across the network, although there are some strong winds & heavy rain. Warning remains in place until Saturday 4th Oct 23:59. Our team remain prepared for any disruption across the AWPR/B-T Drive safe & to the conditions
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With #StormAmy on its way flooding impacts are likely from Friday into Saturday in the Firth of Clyde, and possible along the west coast, Western Isles and Northern Isles due to very strong winds and large waves. These conditions may pose a danger to life, cause flooding of
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⚠️ Yellow Weather Warning – High Winds Storm Amy expected to bring strong winds from 15:00 today to 23:59 Sat 4 Oct. Take care on the AWPR route – risk of debris, surface water & delays across the network. Check travel updates before setting off💧☔ #AWPR #StormAmy #TravelSafe
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⚠️ Yellow Weather Warning – High Winds Storm Amy expected from 15:00 Fri 3 Oct to 23:59 Sat 4 Oct. Drive to conditions, watch for flying debris, and expect possible delays on the AWPR route. Our teams are on standby to respond. #AWPR #StormAmy #TravelSafe
@trafficscotland
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