A proposed flyover on the A90 near Laurencekirk could soon be given the go ahead.Aberdeenshire Council are meeting with Transport Scotland to see if the plans are viable for the area.
Residents have been campaigning for over three years for changes to the junction which they say is dangerous.
In 2011 it was estimated that the flyover could cost over £13 million which was more than the Transport Department were willing to spend.
A 50mph speed limit was imposed at the junction last year although many residents feel this is not enough.
MSP Nigel Don said:“There is a 20 mile stretch between the Brechin north junction and the Stonehaven south junction where there is no “safe” crossing; the driver of a tractor and trailer or an articulated vehicle has no alternative but to pull out across the dual carriageway. All the traffic crossing the Mearns has to cross the A90; it is a 70 mph dual carriageway at every junction bar one."
Despite 4 fatal and 15 serious accidents at the crossing since 1999, campaigners say that the blackspot has not be considered a priority by the Scottish Government.
They ask how many more people have to killed or injured before action is taken.
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