The A85 Trunk Road (Methven) (Temporary Prohibition on Waiting, Loading and Unloading) (No. 2) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and 2, 4(1) and 14(1)(a) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984(a), which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting waiting, loading and unloading on that length of the A85 Perth – Lochearnhead Trunk Road known as Main Street, Methven, from a distance of 220 metres or thereby west of its junction with the C409, Methven in a general westwards direction to a point 140 metres or thereby west of its junction with James Street, Methven, a distance of 1000 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required because works are being proposed to be executed on or near the road will be in operation from the 13 April until 8 May 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. 

The Order does not apply to vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or vehicles being used for carrying out the works.

Alternative Routes

An alternative route is not required.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit www.traffic.gov.scot

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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 A85 Trunk Road (Methven) (Temporary Prohibition on Waiting Loading and Unloading) (No. 2) Order 2026is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

For further information please read the related child rights and wellbeing impact assessment, which can be found, on legislation.gov.uk at the same location as this statement of compatibility. 

Start date 13 Apr 2026 End date 8 May 2026 Status Region