Drivers will be able to use a new carriageway this week in a major milestone for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route project.

Traffic using the existing A90 between Balmedie and Foveran, and the new road's southbound carriageway between Foveran and Tipperty, will now be transferred onto the new Balmedie-Tipperty northbound carriageway.

This will allow work crews to complete the southbound carriageway and connect the new sections of side road to the existing A90.

Diversions will be signposted and motorists are being advised to drive with extra care on the new route.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "Access to these new northbound lanes will give the contractor full access to the southbound carriageway to undertake works safely.

"It is yet another visible sign that works are progressing in this area on the new section of road, as well as on the existing A90.

"As with any change to road layout, we strongly encourage road users to drive with more caution than usual.

"We would also kindly request that drivers observe all of the signage in place to enhance the safety of road users and road workers as works are continuing on the A90.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their continued patience while these works continue."