Motorists in Aberdeenshire face five weeks of disruption while work is carried out for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR).

They will be diverted from the A90 at Blackdog via the new slip roads from 8pm on Friday, April 6.

Instead of driving under the two new bridges that form part of the new junction, traffic will be directed off the mainline carriageway onto the new slip roads, re-joining the A90 at the other side of the junction.

A temporary 40mph speed restriction will be in place throughout this period.

The bus stop on the A90 northbound carriageway opposite Hareburn Terrace will be closed with a replacement shuttle service in place for those intending to travel north.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "These diversions will enable road users to continue their journeys with as little inconvenience as possible and allow the contractor to undertake barrier, culvert and drainage works on the A90.

"We would like to ask road users to drive with more caution than usual and to observe all signage for their own safety, as well as for the safety of other road users and the construction workforce.

"We would also like to thank road users and the local community for their on-going support and patience during the construction works."