Haudagain roundabout

The Haudagain Roundabout /ˈhædəɡən/ is a roundabout in Aberdeen that bisects the A90 and A96.[1]

As all traffic going northbound to Inverness via the A96 or southbound to Dundee via the A90 must pass through this roundabout it is a notoriously busy and hazardous junction with large queues approaching all directions to the roundabout, especially during rush hour.[2][3] It has been referred to as 'Scotland's worst roundabout'.[4]

In May 2011 it was crowned Britain's worst roundabout in Roundabout Idol 2011. The Magic Roundabout was voted top.[5]

The construction of Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is aimed at reducing the congestion due to traffic passing through Aberdeen. In addition improvements are planned to help ease the congestion at the roundabout.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Google Maps". Google - Imagery. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  2. ↑ "Traffic hell gets worse". Aberdeen Evening Express. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  3. ↑ "It's time to sort out the Haudagain and this time it's personal...". Aberdeen Evening Express. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  4. ↑ "Councillors back £14m Haudagain roundabout solution". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  5. ↑ "We're the top roundabout? That's Magic!". Hemel Today. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  6. ↑ "Haudagain Roundabout Stag Appraisal". Aberdeen City Council. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  7. ↑ "Cheapest road for Aberdeen blackspot". Aberdeen Evening Express. Retrieved 2009-09-19.

Coordinates: 57°10′23″N 2°08′42″W / 57.1730°N 2.1451°W / 57.1730; -2.1451

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