Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024

Ongoing works closures and delays: 

A965 New Finstown Sub-Station, Firth

There will be temporary traffic signals in place at times from Tuesday 19 November 2024 to enable the removal of a section of wall and from a temporary site access to the site of the new Finstown sub-station. Following on from this there will temporary traffic control in place at times to enable the safe delivery of mechanical plant to site over the next couple of weeks. The traffic controls will have an effect on all vehicles in the area with some delays expected.

A966, Skiddy Road to Gorseness Road, Rendall

Road reconstruction works commenced on Monday 30 September and are currently expected to be completed during week commencing Monday 16 December 2024. Work will be carried out under traffic lights and temporary 30mph speed limits.  

Junction Road, Kirkwall

Junction Road will be closed outside the Albert Hotel (between its junctions with the Albert Street car park and Burnmouth Road), as needed from Monday 16 September 2024, for approximately six months as building works are carried out on the Albert Hotel. A signed diversion for motorists and buses will be in place via Ayre Road, Borough Road (past the Police Station) and Great Western Road. Drivers are advised to keep to the diversions as much as possible and avoid using West Castle Street due to bus traffic. Folks wishing to use the Albert Street car park will need to approach via the Kiln Corner roundabout. 

Looking further ahead:  

Junction Road and Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall - Road closures and temporary traffic signals in connection with building works  

Pier Road, St Margaret’s Hope – Localised reconstruction, details of traffic management TBC. 

King Street, Kirkwall - Reconstruction works details TBC.