I had two questions raised with me about the average speed cameras on the A90. Firstly, why is there no exit camera on the A956 (Wellington Road) heading north, and secondly, is it true the average speed cameras are being extended from the city boundary to Stonehaven (as was reported in the Press and Journal). This afternoon I received the answers from the AWPR team.
1) Wellington Road – “The average speed camera is located to monitor traffic moving along the A90 and does not monitor traffic exiting the A90 via the C5K/A956 slip road. The system of average speed cameras in place on the A90 at Charleston has been installed in accordance with the approved design, following consultation with Police Scotland and Transport Scotland. The system is reviewed regularly, however I can confirm that there are no planned alterations to the layout at this time.”
2) Stonehaven – “Regarding the average speed cameras to be installed on the A90 at Stonehaven, these are expected to be installed in the next few days. This system will only cover the temporary traffic management at Stonehaven and will not extend further.
“Once the cameras have been installed they will undergo testing prior to going live. The decision as to the ‘go-live’ date for these cameras rests with both Police Scotland and the North Safety Camera Unit. When going live, the test signs for the cameras will be removed and the ‘go live’ date will be published on the Transport Scotland website (www.transport.gov.scot/…/aberdeen-western-peripheral-route-…).
“As you know, there are existing average speed cameras at Charleston, so once the cameras at Stonehaven are installed there will be a gap between both of these systems.”
Good.