Temporary weight restriction in place at Eday pier

Members of the public who travel to and from Eday should be aware that a precautionary maximum weight restriction of 3.5 tonnes per vehicle, which would permit cars and small vans only, is effective immediately for safety reasons.

This is due to a partial failure caused by spalling concrete which has been identified on the underside of the reinforced concrete deck at Eday Pier.

To ensure a temporary solution is in place as soon as possible, Orkney Islands Council is working to bring in a temporary bridge, which we anticipate could be in place within 7-10 days dependent on weather.

Once the temporary bridge is in place and operating successfully it will allow us to raise the maximum vehicle weight and to conduct more detailed investigations before undertaking the necessary repairs. 

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available and plans progress.

This may create knock on impacts for residents and businesses servicing Sanday and Stronsay because of the way that freight for those islands is organised.