Union Street Central Works Update

24 February 2025

 As part of the works to upgrade the south footway on Union Street Central, this week the contractor will be replacing the metal solid hoarding on the south alignment with Heras fencing.

The metal hoarding on the north side of the works area will be extended further west to replace Heras fencing currently in place there.

Two temporary pedestrian crossings will be installed to enable pedestrians to access shops and businesses on the south footway. The first pedestrian crossing will be in place from 10 March across Union Street, directly opposite the Attic clothing store, and will be in operation during the works. A second pedestrian crossing will be installed later that week, directly opposite Aberdeen Vinyl Records and the Aberdeen Gift and Tourist Shop.

Construction work on the south footway is planned to begin on Monday 3 March at the Market Street junction. This will involve lifting the current slabs, removing any redundant services, installing drainage, new electric service cabling and ducting, back filling the area and installing a layer of tar ahead of and installing the new footway paving.

Access to shops and premises will be maintained during business hours. All footway works in front of shop and business entrances will be carried out overnight, outside business hours. Authorised vehicles will continue to travel west to east along Union Street Central.

Kirstie Golightly, stakeholder manager for the works contractor, Morrison Construction, will be visiting businesses located along the works area as required to keep them informed of progress and to assist with any queries.