The A83 Trunk Road (Lochgilphead) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026
The Scottish Ministers 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, temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road known as Poltalloch Street, Lochgilphead, from its junction with Argyll Street, Lochgilphead, to its junction with Lorne Street, Lochgilphead, a distance of 230 metres or thereby.
The Order, which is required to facilitate the Lochgilphead Bonfire and Fireworks Event 2026, and to enable members of the public to watch this event, will be in operation from 7th November until 8th November 2026. It is anticipated that the road will be closed for approximately 3 hours during the day and should be reopened by 9pm, 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 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 routes for traffic during the prohibition will be signposted. Detailed descriptions can also be obtained at BEAR Scotland Limited, BEAR House, Inveralmond Road, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, PH1 3TW
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
177 Bothwell Street
Glasgow G2 7ER
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 (Lochgilphead) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”