The A87 Trunk Road (Balmacara) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2023

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, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A87 Invergarry – Kyle of Lochalsh – Borve – Uig Trunk Road from its junction with the C1232 Duirinish and Plockton Road, Balmacara in a generally southeastwards direction to a point 325 metres or thereby southeastwards of said junction with the C1232 Duirinish and Plockton Road, Balmacara, a distance of 325 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required to facilitate the Balmacara Remembrance Service 2023 and to enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 12th November until 13th November 2023. It is anticipated that the restriction will be place for approximately 15 minutes 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

No alternative route is required.

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

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