Roadworks roundup from Monday 17 April

We have an update on the roadworks underway or due to start around Orkney from Monday 17 April.

Scottish Water are currently working on the A960 in Toab with traffic controlled by traffic lights for the duration of the work. 

The collapsed culvert on the Harray Road (A986) is covered by steel plates while replacement options are being investigated. Further information will be provided in due course once replacement works are programmed.

Streetlighting and footway resurfacing is underway on Scapa Crescent, Kirkwall and expected to continue into early June. Access to properties is being maintained and the work will be carried out using a variety of traffic management measures, including road closures at times.

Slab repairs are underway in various locations in central Stromness as highlighted below. Road closures continue while the work is carried out. The anticipated schedule is:

• John Street from E Flett butcher’s shop to Victoria Street, Victoria Street from John Street to No 16 Victoria Street (RNLI building). Due for completion on Monday 17 April.
• Moving to Victoria Street from No 16 (RNLI building) to Church Road, including the area of Ferry Road around the fountain.
• Victoria Street from Church Road to Hellihole Road which includes Graham Place and Dundas Street.
• Melvin Place, Alfred Street, South End and Ness Road.

Drainage maintenance work is planned on the A965 in the Quanterness Farm area between Monday 17 April and Friday 28 April, the work in this area will be controlled by temporary traffic signals therefore some delays should be expected.

Looking ahead:

Work to replace some manhole covers on the A965 in Finstown, between the Old Finstown Road and 30mph signs at the eastern (Kirkwall) side of Finstown, are planned to start on Monday 24 April 2023. It is hoped the work can be carried out under temporary traffic signals, but this will be confirmed. Work is expected to take around a week to complete.

Resurfacing work is currently planned on the A965 in Finstown between the junction with Heddle Road and Baikie’s Stores, from around 2 May. It is hoped that the bulk of the work can be carried out under temporary traffic signals however there may be the need for road closures particularly on adjoining roads. Details including any impacts on public buses will be confirmed in future updates.