page_title: Transport in Aberdeen
section_title: River Dee crossings
hierarchical_section_title: Transport in Aberdeen / Bridges / River Dee crossings
caption_attribution_description: I took this with my phone this morning on the way to work, I have no problem with anyone using it in any way whatsoever. en:Category:Aberdeen
context_page_description: The network of transportation in Aberdeen is widespread and complex like that of any major city. It is currently receiving the attention of politicians in Scotland who have acknowledged that there has been underinvestment over the past few decades in keeping the infrastructure in line with the needs of the city.
  As an ancient city, Aberdeen has some beautiful infrastructure feature such as the Brig o' Balgownie and the Bridge of Dee. Like any other city, the advent of cars has however seen the creation of less beautiful infrastructure such as the Anderson Drive dual carriageway and the Haudagain Roundabout which sees constant tailbacks.
context_section_description: The River Dee is crossed by a number of bridges, from east to west:
  Victoria Bridge
  Queen Elizabeth Bridge
  Wellington Suspension Bridge
  Railway bridge
  King George VI Bridge
  Bridge of Dee
  St Devenick's Bridge
  Maryculter Bridge
  Maryculter Bridge links the North and South Deeside roads near the village of Maryculter close to the boundary of the council area, the bridge is earmarked for expansion as part of the proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to bypass the city.
  Victoria Bridge was completed in 1887, following a ferry disaster in 1876 which claimed the lives of 32 people returning from a visit to the Bay of Nigg. It was made possible by the 1871 channelling of the River Dee which had previously followed an unstable course to the sea. The bridge has facilities for carrying water and gas services across the river.
  Queen Elizabeth II Bridge opened in 1983.
  Wellington Suspension Bridge is very narrow and was designed by Captain Samuel Brown and opened in 1831 to replace the Craiglug ferry. Refurbished in 1930, the Category A listed building was closed to vehicular traffic in 1984 and to pedestrians in March 2002 due to structural concerns. However it was refurbished and re-opened as a pedestrian bridge in 2008.
caption: Victoria Bridge, Torry
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