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3 November 2026
Council Introduces New Electronic Sign for Churchill Barrier Closures
This week, Orkney Islands Council has positioned a variable message sign on Glimps Holm, at the south end of the second barrier, which will be used to advise when the barrier is closed.
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26 October 2026
Flood Warning for St Margaret’s Hope, alongside Amber Flood Risk and Yellow Wind Warning - Tuesday 27 October
SEPA has issued a Flood Warning for St Margaret’s Hope, where flooding of low-lying land, roads and properties is expected on Tuesday 27 October, from approximately 9:30am. This comes alongside a wider Amber flood risk for coastal and tidal flooding across Orkney, and a Yellow weather warning for wind from the Met Office, in place for Orkney from 3am to 9pm on Tuesday.
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23 October 2026
Storm Boelo - Service Update
The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for wind covering Orkney, from 6pm on Saturday 24 October until 9pm on Sunday 25 October.
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16 October 2026
Pickaquoy Road resurfacing works start next week
Resurfacing works are due to get underway on Pickaquoy Road in Kirkwall next week.
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23 June 2026
Media Statement - Bollards
The following media statement was issued on 23 June following social media posts about the installation of bollards in Kirkwall's town centre.
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5 June 2026
Broad Street closed this Sunday for routine high level surveys of Kirkwall Town Hall
Routine survey work is due to take place on the Kirkwall Town Hall this Sunday 7 June - weather permitting.
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12 May 2026
Drive with care as 2026 road works season ramps up
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive with care as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team gears up for the summer road works season – including the annual surface dressing…
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17 April 2026
Roads update for week starting 20/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 20/04/2026.
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10 April 2026
Roads update for week starting 13/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 13/04/2026.
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3 April 2026
Roads update for week starting 06/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 06/04/2026.