Headline: The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 10) Order 2024
Date: 2024-10-28 03:05
Source: UK New Legislation
Summary:
This new legislation introduces temporary traffic and overtaking restrictions, as well as temporary speed restrictions, on various A roads within the South East Scotland Trunk Roads network. The order is effective from 2024-10-28 03:05 and will remain in place until 2024-11-01 23:59.
Affected Roadways:
The following A roads will be impacted by this order:
- A1
- A198
- A68
- A697
- A701
- A702
Temporary Restrictions:
Prohibition of Traffic
- Full road closures will be implemented on A1(M) Balerno to Dunbar during overnight hours on specific dates.
Prohibition of Overtaking
- Overtaking will be prohibited on A1 at Thistly Cross Roundabout, Greenlaw, and the A68 at Cockburnspath.
Temporary Speed Restrictions
- Temporary speed limits will be imposed on sections of the A1, A198, A68, A697, A701, and A702.
Purpose of Restrictions:
The restrictions outlined in this order are necessary to facilitate essential carriageway resurfacing and safety improvement works.
Reasoning for Overnight Closures:
Overnight closures are required to minimize disruption to peak traffic during the day.
Alternative Routes and Advance Notice:
Affected motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and allow additional travel time during the closure period. Advance notifications will be issued through local media and traffic information services.
Enforcement:
The restrictions will be enforced by the relevant authorities, including Police Scotland and Traffic Scotland. Violators may face fines or other penalties.
Additional Notes:
- This order is a temporary measure and will be reviewed and amended as necessary.
- The Scottish Ministers reserve the right to modify or cancel this order at any time.
- For the latest updates and road closure information, motorists are advised to visit Traffic Scotland’s website or follow @trafficscotland on social media.
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