News - Roads, Lighting and Parking
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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.
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17 December 2025
Bikeability coordinator wins recognition at annual awards.
Orkney Islands Council’s Road Safety Officer, Yvonne Scott, has been recognised as the highly commended runner‑up for the Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award, celebrating outstanding commitment to…
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12 December 2025
Roads update for week starting 15/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 15/12/2025.
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28 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 01/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 01/12/2025.
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21 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 24/11/2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 24/11/2025.
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14 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 17/11/2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 17/11/2025.
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7 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 10/11/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 10/11/2025.
