The A702 Trunk Road (Biggar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 2) Order 2025
The Scottish Ministers hereby give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1), 16A and 124(1)(d), and paragraph 27(1) of schedule 9, of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles on that length of the A702 Edinburgh – Abington Trunk Road from its junction with Station Road, Biggar, in a generally north-easterly direction to its junction with the B7016 Broughton Road, a distance of 740 metres or thereby.
This Order also revokes the A702 Trunk Road (Biggar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2025 (“the original order”) which was made on 15 December 2025 and was due to come into force on 31 December 2025. The original order was intended to put in place the same prohibitions imposed by this Order, however, an error in the cessation date in article 1 was identified after the original order was made. This Order therefore revokes the original order and puts in place the necessary prohibitions on the use of the trunk road.
This Order, which is required to facilitate the Biggar Hogmanay Bonfire and to enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 31st December 2025 until 2nd January 2026 and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or a vehicle being used for facilitating the holding of the relevant event.
Alternative routes
The alternative route for traffic during the prohibition will be signposted. Detailed descriptions can also be obtained from BEAR Scotland.
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
177 Bothwell Street,
Glasgow G2 7ER
- View the A702 Trunk Road (Biggar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 2) Order 2025 (legislsation.gov.uk)
Statement of Compatibility
In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A702 Trunk Road (Biggar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 2) Order 2025 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.
CRWIA
Brief Summary
Type of proposal
- Scottish Statutory Instrument
Name the proposal, and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
The proposal is an order with the title “The A702 Trunk Road (Biggar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 2) Order 2025’’. This order allows part of the A702 trunk road to be closed for a period of time on 31st December 2025 and 1st January 2026, to facilitate a torchlight procession and lighting of the Hogmanay bonfire, and to allow members of the public to participate in the event.
This Order also revokes the A702 Trunk Road (Biggar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2025 (“the original order”) which was made on 15 December 2025 and was due to come into force on 31 December 2025. The original order was intended to put in place the same prohibitions imposed by this Order, however, an error in the cessation date in article 1 was identified after the original order was made. This Order therefore revokes the original order and puts in place the necessary prohibitions on the use of the trunk road.
It is anticipated that the road will only be closed from 1900 hours on 31st December 2025 until 0400 hours on 1st January 2026. The temporary closure will only have effect when the type of traffic sign specified in the order is displayed. This means that no person may use, or authorise the use of, any vehicle on that specific length of road during that period. The only exceptions are for emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in holding the relevant event. The order will not prevent pedestrians from using that length of road at any time.
Start date of proposal’s development:
28 October 2025
Start date of CRWIA process:
28 October 2025
With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to/impact upon children’s rights?
As this closure is from early evening until early morning no facilities dedicated to children such as schools or nurseries will be impacted. Emergency vehicles will not be impacted during this closure and will be able to access the road during the closure. The closure is to maintain the safety of members of the public participating in the Biggar Hogmanay events. The closure will not restrict pedestrians at any time.
Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal
Evidence from:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
Not applicable.
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
Not applicable.
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
Not applicable.
Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed
Not applicable.
Analysis of Evidence
Not applicable.
What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment?
Not applicable.
Conclusion
As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights?
Applicable answer(s): (insert answer(s)) No impact.
If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland.
Not Applicable.
If a negative impact has been identified please describe it below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?
Not applicable.
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate a negative impact or potential incompatibility?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk identified and relevant UNCRC requirement
Not Applicable.
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Not Applicable.
Date action to be taken or was taken
Not Applicable.
As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland?
Safe: Not Applicable.
Healthy: Not Applicable.
Achieving: Not Applicable.
Nurtured: Not Applicable.
Active: Not Applicable.
Respected: Not Applicable.
Responsible: Not Applicable.
Included: Not Applicable.
If yes, please provide an explanation below:
How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights?
The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential (or no impact) on their rights.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing
If new evidence impacting children and young people comes to light while this order is in force, it will be assessed and relevant action may be taken. This can potentially mean a new order and a new CRWIA assessment to be published to address any new impact. However, no new evidence is foreseen due to the temporary nature of this order.
Sign off
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Andrew Blanch, TS Network Manager, 18th December 2025