Traffic restrictions on Aberdeen's Ferryhill Road to be temporarily lifted as cable works progress
22 July 2026
- Ferryhill Road to reopen by the end of August as work continues on our Redmoss to Clayhills Underground Cable Replacement project
- Further work on South College Street will support completion of vital cable replacement to deliver a secure and reliable electricity supply for homes and businesses
Traffic restrictions on Ferryhill Road in Aberdeen are set to be temporarily lifted in the coming weeks as we progress a vital underground cable replacement project in the city.
The work to replace decades-old infrastructure connecting Redmoss and Clayhills substations is crucial to maintaining a secure and reliable electricity supply for Aberdeen.
While most of the cable has now been installed and the majority of project-related traffic restrictions have been lifted, closures remain in place on Ferryhill Road while investigations continue into water ingress affecting the cable duct system. The issue is preventing completion of the final section of the route between Millburn Street and Clayhills Substation.
In order to reduce disruption, the cable joint bay on Ferryhill Road will be temporarily reinstated to allow the road to reopen to traffic by the end of August, while further investigations take place.
These investigations will involve excavating sections of South College Street between Millburn Street, where work is already underway, and Clayhills Substation to locate and repair the damaged duct.
Once these repairs are complete, Ferryhill Road will temporarily close again for around four weeks to enable completion of the cable installation and permanent reinstatement of the road.
We will continue to work with Aberdeen City Council to identify the most suitable opportunities for excavation work along South College Street, seeking to minimise disruption wherever possible. It is also exploring opportunities to reduce the extent of the current excavation on Millburn Street.
Local residents and businesses will be updated directly on the latest changes affecting the project.
Hannah Fergie, Project Manager at SSEN Transmission, said:
"We recognise the disruption these works have caused and would like to thank local residents, businesses and road users for their patience as we work to resolve this issue and complete the project.
"While extensive testing has been carried out, locating defects within decades-old underground infrastructure can be challenging. Following discussions with Aberdeen City Council and our contractor Balfour Beatty, we have agreed an approach that will allow Ferryhill Road to temporarily reopen while investigations and repairs continue elsewhere along the route.
"This major cable replacement project represents a significant investment in Aberdeen's electricity network and will help maintain a resilient and reliable power supply for decades to come. While unforeseen issues can arise on projects of this scale, we will continue working closely with Balfour Beatty and Aberdeen City Council to minimise disruption and complete the works safely and efficiently."