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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.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 but 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.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." 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. 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 members before a final decision.
He said: "We will have to look at the judgement in detail."
'Overwhelmingly supported'
North East Labour MSP Richard Baker said: "Now it is time to end the legal arguments and get on with the important work of building this vital transport initiative."
Ian Armstrong, the Scottish Council for Development and Industry's (SCDI) regional director, said: "The Western Peripheral Route is the most essential infrastructure project for maximising Aberdeen's competitiveness and the major contribution the city can make to national economic success in the long-term.
"The AWPR is overwhelmingly supported by businesses and the public, has been approved by the Scottish government, and appeals against it have now been rejected twice.
"It is time for opponents to accept these democratic and legal decisions, and for the Scottish government to get on with building the project for the good of the north east economy."