If you are not already aware, please note that the A944 Alford to Aberdeen road is going to be affected by 2 road closures as follows:-

29/8/16 to 9/9/16  – Westhill to Dunecht
12/9/16 to 23/9/16  – Dunecht to Sauchen

Full details of the closures and alternative routes can be viewed at:-

http://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/roadclosures/

Personally, I think it is a bit much that commuters are going to be affected for a whole month rather than staggering the times of the closures.