Article from P&J: 12:00 - 03 October 2007
Reducing traffic congestion in morning rush hour will be a major target of the city bypass.
And some journeys could take half the amount of time.
This was the message to Dyce residents who turned out for a public meeting on the £395 million road.
Transport chiefs have set up an interactive display of the bypass to give residents a preview of how the route will look.
Chris Menzies, a member of the managing team, explained that the route would ease bottlenecks in the Dyce area.
He said: "A lot of people come in to work in Dyce and the Kirkhill Industrial Estate so it is an area of high congestion."
He said research showed the bypass will ease journey times.
He said: "In general, drivers will save up to half the journey time than if they travelled through Aberdeen."
Ian Murray, who lives in Newmachar and works in Dyce, was concerned about the route.
He said: "All the cars will still have to pass the problem points.
"And you have to travel a complicated route to get onto the main route."
More exhibitions are going on throughout the week.
Today the display was due to be on show at the Waterwheel Inn in Milltimber and at the Newmachar Hotel in the village.
Tomorrow they will be at the Ardoe House Hotel in Maryculter and the Kingswells Community Centre.
On Friday the exhibition will be in the Cowdray Hall in Aberdeen city centre and the Holiday Inn in Westhill.
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