The A87 Trunk Road (Balmacara) (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 A87 Invergarry – Kyle of Lochalsh – Borve – Uig Trunk Road from its junction with the C1232 Duirinish and Plockton Road, Balmacara, in a generally south eastwards direction to a point about 325 metres or thereby south eastwards 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 and to enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 8 November until 9 November 2026. Although the restrictions will be in force for the whole day, it is anticipated that the closure will be in the region of approximately 15 minutes during this period 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 facilitating the holding of the relevant event.
Alternative routes
An alternative route for traffic is not required.
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit Traffic Scotland.
S R LEES
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
177 Bothwell Street,
Glasgow,
G2 7ER
Narration of 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 A87 Trunk Road (Balmacara) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.