News - Roads, Lighting and Parking
Latest news
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24 September 2025
Festive Lighting Anchor Bolt Testing - Temporary Road Closures
Orkney Islands Council will be carrying out annual testing of festive lighting anchor bolts around Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret's Hope from Monday 29th September to Wednesday 1st October 2025.
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23 September 2025
Upcoming test of Kirkwall flood defences
A test deployment of the flood defences at Kirkwall Harbour will take place on Monday 6 October.
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19 September 2025
Roads update for week starting 22/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 22/09/2025.
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12 September 2025
Roads update for week starting 15/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 15/09/2025.
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5 September 2025
Roads update for week starting 08/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting 08/09/25.
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28 August 2025
Roads update for week starting 1 September 2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 1 September 2025.
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22 August 2025
Roads update for week starting 25 August 2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 25 August 2025.
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19 August 2025
Plans for 20mph areas published for final comment.
Proposals to introduce 20 mph speed limits in built up areas are out for public consultation.
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15 August 2025
Roads update for week starting 18 August 2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 18 August 2025.
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12 August 2025
Roads update for week starting 11 August 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 11 August 2025.
