News - Roads, Lighting and Parking
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2 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 02/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/03/2026.
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26 February 2026
New national legislation on burial rights takes effect
At present when someone purchases a lair – or grave site – they have indefinite rights to be buried there after their death.
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20 February 2026
Roads update for week starting 23/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 23/02/2026.
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4 February 2026
Orkney Roads Updates
A new Facebook page is now live to provide dedicated updates on Orkney’s roads, including the Churchill Barriers, road conditions, treatment plans, closures, and other essential travel information.
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30 January 2026
Roads update for week starting 02/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/02/2026.
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27 January 2026
20mph Speed Limit Rollout: Latest Installation Schedule
Work to introduce the new 20mph limits across Orkney is continuing, with installation teams progressing through communities over the coming days and weeks.
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23 January 2026
Roads update for week starting 26/01/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 26/01/2026.
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20 January 2026
Roll out of new 20mph speed limit begins across Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is to get underway with the phased introduction of the new 20mph speed limit across Orkney.
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16 January 2026
Roads update for week starting 19/01/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 19/01/2026.
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17 December 2025
EV drivers need to prepare for public charging network change
Electric vehicle drivers in Orkney need to download a new app and order a new charging card by mid-January as the public charging network switches to ScottishPower.
