The North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025
On 27th January 2025, a new legislation was introduced in the UK, entitled “The North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025”. This Order aims to implement temporary traffic restrictions and speed limits on specific trunk roads in North West Scotland to ensure the safety of road users and facilitate essential maintenance works.
Affected Trunk Roads and Restrictions
The Order applies to the following trunk roads in North West Scotland:
- A82 between Crianlarich and Tyndrum
- A85 between Crianlarich and Perth
- A835 between Drumnadrochit and Inverness
- A836 between Inverness and Ullapool
- A837 between Ullapool and Durness
Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic
Under the Order, there will be temporary prohibitions of traffic on the affected trunk roads during specific periods to allow for maintenance works. These prohibitions will be in effect from 1st March 2025 until 31st October 2025.
The exact dates and times of the traffic prohibitions will be advertised in advance through appropriate signage on the affected roads. Road users are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the instructions provided.
Temporary Speed Restrictions
In addition to the traffic prohibitions, the Order also imposes temporary speed restrictions on the affected trunk roads. These speed restrictions will be in effect from 1st March 2025 until 31st December 2025.
The following speed restrictions will apply:
- A82 between Crianlarich and Tyndrum: 30 mph
- A85 between Crianlarich and Perth: 40 mph
- A835 between Drumnadrochit and Inverness: 40 mph
- A836 between Inverness and Ullapool: 40 mph
- A837 between Ullapool and Durness: 40 mph
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Road users who fail to comply with the temporary traffic prohibitions or speed restrictions may be subject to penalties, including fines or prosecution.
Purpose of the Order
The purpose of this Order is to ensure the safety of road users and facilitate essential maintenance works on the affected trunk roads. The restrictions are necessary to minimize disruption and inconvenience caused by the works.
Alternative Routes
During the periods of traffic prohibitions, road users are advised to use alternative routes. Details of these alternative routes will be available through the official channels of Transport Scotland.
Further Information
For further information on the Order and the specific dates and times of the traffic prohibitions and speed restrictions, road users should consult the official website of Transport Scotland or contact the local authority responsible for the affected trunk roads.
The North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025
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