The A83 Trunk Road (Ardrishaig) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers hereby give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road from its junction with Ardrishaig Harbour, Ardrishaig in a northerly direction along Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig to a point 162 metres or thereby north of its junction with C43 East Bank Road, Ardrishaig, a distance of 652 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required to facilitate the Ardrishaig Gala Day 2026 and to enable members of the public to participate in this event will be in operation from 15th August until 16th August 2026. It is anticipated that the restrictions will be in place for approximately 24 hours from 00:01hrs 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.

The 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

An alternative route is not required.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website.  

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Transport Scotland

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility

The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights:

“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 A83 Trunk Road (Ardrishaig) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Start date 15 Aug 2026 End date 16 Aug 2026 Status Region Mode of transport