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Aberdeen bypass legal challenge refused | Aberdeen bypass legal challenge refused |
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Campaigners trying to prevent the construction of the Aberdeen bypass have been left "disappointed" after losing their legal challenge. | |
The 28-mile Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) was originally given the go-ahead by Scottish ministers in December 2009 after a public inquiry. | The 28-mile Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) was originally given the go-ahead by Scottish ministers in December 2009 after a public inquiry. |
William Walton, from protest group Road Sense, lodged a legal bid to block construction of the £400m road. | William Walton, from protest group Road Sense, lodged a legal bid to block construction of the £400m road. |
A judge rejected that and Mr Walton then appealed against the decision. | A judge rejected that and Mr Walton then appealed against the decision. |
The appeal, before judges in Edinburgh, was heard in December after it had been agreed Mr Walton's costs would be covered, win or lose. | |
Road Sense argued the process of route selection was "fundamentally flawed and unjust". | Road Sense argued the process of route selection was "fundamentally flawed and unjust". |
However, many business leaders in the area support the scheme. | However, many business leaders in the area support the scheme. |
And a statement released by the Scottish Court Service on Wednesday morning said: "The appeal has been refused. The full opinion will be available at 12:00 today on the Scottish Court Service website." | |
Mr Walton told BBC Scotland he was "disappointed" at the decision of the judges and may consider an appeal to the Supreme Court, after consulting with members before a final decision. |