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Road works update - 28 April
Roadworks Update
There will be some bus services affected especially during the Pickaquoy Road closure which have been discussed with Stagecoach. Please contact the company directly on (01856) 870555 for any changes that may affect you.
Have a lovely weekend when it comes and take care of everyone on our roads.
28 April 2022
Finstown road works update
Resurfacing works on the A965 (main Kirkwall to Stromness Road) junction with Old Finstown Road are now in the final stages and expected to be completed by polling day.
Contractors are expected to be laying surfacing materials on Tuesday next week (3 May), with line marking being the last bit of works before re-opening fully on Wednesday 4 May, ready for polling day on Thursday 5 May.
28 April 2022
Avian flu housing measures to be lifted – biosecurity measures to remain
Housing measures introduced to tackle an outbreak of bird flu will be lifted on Monday 2 May, the UK Government has confirmed.
However, the mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place for all birds.
Anyone intending to allow their birds outside on or after 2 May must take action to prepare the outside areas.
27 April 2022
The Orkney Islands Council (Resurfacing) (Temporary Closure) Order 2022
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while resurfacing works are carried out.
31 March 2022
The Orkney Islands Council (Road Maintenance) (Temporary Closure) Order 2022
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while road maintenance works are carried out.
31 March 2022