Support crossing plans – Bruce

4.17.00pm GMT Tue 9th Mar 2010

Gordon Lib Dem MP Malcolm Bruce has urged support for Aberdeen City Council’s plans for a third road crossing of the River Don.

The MP has written to Aberdeen City Council to express his support for the application.

Commenting, Mr Bruce said:

“Having represented people in Bridge of Don and the eastern part of Gordon to the north of the river Don since 1983, there is no doubt in my mind that this bridge is wanted, and more to the point desperately needed.

“Over the years, I have consistently campaigned, along with fellow Liberal Democrats, for this crossing. Thousands of houses have been built north of the River Don during this time, and the local infrastructure is under a great deal of strain. The crossing is essential. It is also now linked to resolving the congestion that bedevils the Haudagain Roundabout.”

“The plans are now moving forward because it has been led by the Liberal Democrats and is now supported by the Conservatives and SNP. In spite of overwhelming local support for a third crossing, Labour oppose these plans - a fact which will not be lost on anyone living north of the Don.

He added:

“I support public transport, and would urge people to use alternatives to the car wherever possible. However, public transport alone cannot be expected to resolve a traffic problem which has built up over the past thirty years.

“I urge local people to express their strong support for the new bridge.”