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Tarring machine causing hazard

Reported via mobile in the Road Safety Issue category anonymously at 15:54, Wednesday 29 July 2026

Sent to Aberdeenshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 976541.

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Tarring machine parked on pavement opposite busy toddler playground. Zero road work signs being used and Class 2 HGV blocking junction.

Updates

  • We’ve had a look at the issue and we have now passed your enquiry to our Road Safety Team to assess what can be done to resolve the matter.

    We’ll let you know when that assessment has taken place with details of the outcome.

    Thanks again for bring this issue to our attention.

    In the meantime, you can find out more on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/transportation/road-safety.

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 15:54, Wednesday 29 July 2026

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Aberdeenshire Council at 16:07, Wednesday 29 July 2026

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    Diesel leak from tarring machine on pavement and road will likely be washed into drains now.

    Posted anonymously at 13:07, Thursday 30 July 2026

  • State changed to: Closed

    Updated by Aberdeenshire Council at 13:32, Wednesday 5 August 2026

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.