Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall and St Ola
Date: 11 August 2022
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that on Sunday 14 August 2022, in connection with the Riding of the Marches, the roads in Kirkwall specified in the Schedule 1 hereto will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking will not be permitted between the hours specified in Schedule 1.
Alternative routes for vehicular traffic are available by way of adjoining roads.
In addition, no parking will be permitted between the hours specified in Schedule 2 in the roads and car park specified in Schedule 2.
While the Riding of the Marches is taking place, traffic controls will also be in operation along the remainder of the route. Vehicles will be subject to delays and possible speed restrictions.
Schedule 1
|
Roads Closed |
Closure Times |
|
Broad Street |
12.30 to 14.30 and 17.00 to 18.00 |
|
Great Western Road |
12.45 to 14.15 |
|
Palace Road (Watergate to Broad Street) |
13.30 to 14.30 and 17.00 to 18.00 |
|
Tankerness Lane |
13.30 to 15.00 |
|
West Tankerness Lane |
13.30 to 15.00 |
|
Albert Street |
14.00 to 15.00 |
|
Bridge Street |
14.00 to 15.00 |
|
Castle Street (from car park exit to Broad Street) |
14.00 to 15.00 |
|
Harbour Street |
14.00 to 15.00 |
|
Shore Street |
14.00 to 15.00 |
|
B9053 Scapa Bay Road |
14.30 to 16.30 |
|
Main Street |
17.00 to 17.30 |
|
Union Street |
17.00 to 17.30 |
|
Victoria Street |
17:00 to 17:30 |
Schedule 2
|
Broad Street |
08.00 to 18.00 |
|
Broad Street car park |
08.00 to 18.00 |
|
B9148 New Scapa Road (between A963 Holm Branch Road and B9053 Scapa Bay Road) |
14.30 to 16.30 |
John W Mundell.
Interim Chief Executive.
Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY.
11 August 2022.
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