Over the last few years there has been talk in the Woodside community about improvements that need to be made to Mugger’s Bridge.
In November 2021 the bridge was shut for 10 weeks in order for these improvements to be made. This included better visibility, the installation of mirrors, improved lighting and upgrading the condition of the steps.
The bridge reopened two weeks later with two of the major issues at the location being addressed. The drainage issues and the surfacing of the path and the steps being fixed, and the walls had been painted but the project was not finished and residents of both Tillydrone and Woodside were left unimpressed by the lack of communication from the council.
Elected member for Tillydrone, Councillor Ross Grant chased up the issue with council officers and the community council received an update confirming that installation of lighting and panels to the underpass will take place in early 2022. At the time of printing the bridge was to be closed for the majority of March for the work to be finished.