New third Don River bridge project planned for Aberdeen

A new bridge is planned for the Scottish city of Aberdeen, centre of the country’s oil industry. Continued growth in the city from the oil industry is fuelling an increase in vehicle numbers, with congestion a serious problem. As a result, Aberdeen City Council has given a contract to Balfour Beatty to construct the Third Don Crossing at a cost of some €17.6 million (£14.3 million). The two existing crossings to the north of the city centre suffer heavy congestion at peak periods at present and this new bri
August 27, 2014 Read time: 2 mins

A new bridge is planned for the Scottish city of Aberdeen, centre of the country’s oil industry. Continued growth in the city from the oil industry is fuelling an increase in vehicle numbers, with congestion a serious problem. As a result, Aberdeen City Council has given a contract to 1146 Balfour Beatty to construct the Third Don Crossing at a cost of some €17.6 million (£14.3 million). The two existing crossings to the north of the city centre suffer heavy congestion at peak periods at present and this new bridge is intended to alleviate the problem.

Balfour Beatty will build the new 90m span over the River Don, which will feature twin open box steel girders supporting a reinforced concrete deck. The company will also build a smaller bridge across a mill lade and 2.5km of road, including a stretch of new carriageway linking to the road network north of the river, as well as the realignment and upgrade of roads to the south. Construction is commencing and completion is planned for late 2015.

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