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The Orkney Islands Council (Watson Close, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Date: 22 January 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 Heddle Construction Ltd. on behalf of SSEN replace an electricity sub-station.


The Order will be in operation from Monday 2 February 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026. The effect of the Order will be to close Watson Close, 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

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