UK New Legislation,The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 10) Order 2024

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.

The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 10) Order 2024

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