🚧 Consultation: Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Improvements on Countesswells Road

Aberdeen City Council is inviting comments on proposals to improve pedestrian safety on Countesswells Road, with the consultation running from 29 June to 29 July. The consultation period has been extended to account for the summer holiday season.

Why are these changes being proposed?

Following complaints about the lack of a safe crossing point on Countesswells Road, between Seafield Road and the nearby junction, surveys were carried out. The results showed there is sufficient demand for a pedestrian refuge island to help people cross the road more safely.

To ensure the new crossing has clear visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, the Council is also proposing 'No Waiting at Any Time' (double yellow line) restrictions around the crossing location. These restrictions are intended to prevent parked vehicles from blocking sightlines for approaching traffic and people waiting to cross.

What about parking?

The Council acknowledges that the new restrictions may reduce the number of on-street parking spaces nearby. However, parking has been reconfigured on the one-way section of Countesswells Road serving properties 68B–68D, creating additional spaces which are expected to offset those lost as part of the scheme.

How to submit an objection

Anyone wishing to object to the proposals should send their comments, including the reasons for their objection, along with their name and address, before 29 July.

Email: trafficmanagement@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Or write to:

Traffic Management and Road Safety Team
City Regeneration and Environment
Aberdeen City Council
Business Hub 4
Ground Floor North
Marischal College
Aberdeen AB10 1AB

Please note

Objections submitted as part of the statutory consultation will be shared with the relevant Council committee and may be made available for public inspection and to the press. Personal details such as names, addresses, telephone numbers and signatures will be redacted before publication.

For more information on how Aberdeen City Council handles personal data relating to Traffic Regulation Orders, please see the Council's Traffic Regulation Order Privacy Notice.