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Private Roads
Private (Unadopted) Roads in Aberdeenshire total approximately 190 miles or 300 km, many of which are used by the public.
It is our duty to maintain roads on the Statutory List of Public Roads, however we have no legal obligation to maintain private roads.
We will formally adopt and take over the responsibility for the upkeep of a private road if it is made up to the published standard. Once the road is made up to the required standard it will be added to the Statutory List of Public Roads.
To assist residents and road users, a reduced specification has been agreed for bringing the roads up to adoptable standard. Further details are available in section 24 of the Standards for Roads Construction Consent and Adoption document.
No financial assistance is available from us to assist in the making up of these roads, but staff are happy to provide technical advice to residents and road users who wish to pursue this option. Please contact your Local Roads Office for further information.
