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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.
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30 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 30/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 30/03/2026.
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6 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 09/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 09/03/2026.
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5 March 2026
Council seeks local expertise for roads maintenance framework
Did you know you can get paid for helping keep Orkney's roads clear? If you’re a contractor, farmer or plant hirer who could assist during periods of extreme weather or with planned and reactive…
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4 March 2026
Speed limit changes for isles schools
Speed limit changes are due to be put in place around isles schools this month as the Council works to find a solution to technical issues with the existing signage that is in place.