Beach Boulevard in Aberdeen is set to be permanently closed to general traffic as part of major redevelopment plans that aim to transform access to the city’s beachfront.
The proposed changes are part of a £3.3 million investment in a new “pedestrian spine” that will form a key link between the city centre and the shore. If approved, the measures currently in place will become permanent, with the short stretch of road from Links Road to the beachfront repurposed for walking, wheeling and cycling.
The overhaul is one element of the wider £50 million regeneration of Aberdeen’s seafront — the most significant redevelopment of the area in more than three decades.
According to planning documents, the redesigned thoroughfare would feature a winding cycle path, increased greenery, seating, and widened pedestrian routes. The changes aim to encourage more people to travel on foot or by bike, while improving the overall look and feel of the approach to the beach.
Access will still be permitted for emergency services, deliveries and essential maintenance, and a gated entrance has been included in the plans to support that.
Currently, drivers heading to the Esplanade are being diverted via Links Road and Broadhill. This diversion would remain in place should the Beach Boulevard closure be made permanent.
The plans will be considered at Aberdeen City Council’s finance and resources committee meeting on Wednesday 6 August. If approved, construction is expected to begin later this year.
Council officers hope the new pedestrian link will be completed alongside other major elements of the beachfront masterplan, including a new urban park and events field scheduled for 2026.
