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The Orkney Islands Council (Bollards) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

4 June 2026

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Orkney Islands Council installs removable bollards.

The Order will be in operation from 15 June 2026 to 24 December 2026. The effect of the Order will be to close (1) Bridge Street Wynd; (2) Albert Street from Laing Street to Broad Street (3) Broad Street from Albert Street to Castle Street; (4) Laing Street; and (5) St Olaf’s Wynd, all Kirkwall, when required. Traffic signs will be erected to indicate when a length of road is closed.

Oliver Reid.

Chief Executive.

Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY.