I am delighted that the significant disruption to the Perth Road/Nethergate shopping area caused by Scotland Gas Networks’ replacement of the gas main, looks set to come to an end during the next week, some six weeks ahead of schedule. 
This has been a very difficult period particularly for local businesses but also the inconvenience to residents, with no or limited through traffic and the bus services having to be diverted. I think everyone appreciates that the gas main work was absolutely necessary but I am pleased it has been finished ahead of schedule and that the Perth Road east of Sinderins and Nethergate west of South Tay Street can return to normal.
I have arranged a photocall/reopening next Friday (15th August) to officially re-open the road back to normal traffic activity and buses, and to mark the occasion, the Lord Provost will journey on a vintage routemaster bus from Stagecoach up Nethergate and Perth Road.
This has been a very difficult period particularly for local businesses but also the inconvenience to residents, with no or limited through traffic and the bus services having to be diverted. I think everyone appreciates that the gas main work was absolutely necessary but I am pleased it has been finished ahead of schedule and that the Perth Road east of Sinderins and Nethergate west of South Tay Street can return to normal.
I have arranged a photocall/reopening next Friday (15th August) to officially re-open the road back to normal traffic activity and buses, and to mark the occasion, the Lord Provost will journey on a vintage routemaster bus from Stagecoach up Nethergate and Perth Road.
Local businesses have been invited, as well as community groups, Scotland Gas Networks, Turriff (the contractors), Stagecoach and the City Council's Planning & Transportation staff.