The M74/A74 Trunk Road (Junction 9) (Temporary 50mph Speed Restriction) Order 2023

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1), 4(1) and 14(1)(b) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of imposing a temporary 50mph speed restriction on the following lengths of road:-

1. That length of the M74/A74(M) Glasgow – Carlisle Trunk Road being the northbound and southbound carriageways from a point 279 metres or thereby south of the centre point of the bridge at Strathaven Road, Kirkmuirhill, to a point 94 metres or thereby north of the centre point of the bridge at Carlisle Road, Blackwood, a distance of 1.5 kilometres or thereby.

2. That length of the M74/A74(M) Glasgow – Carlisle Trunk Road being the southbound off slip from the point where the slip road diverges from the main carriageway southwards to a point 45 metres or thereby south of the centre point of the bridge at Strathaven Road, Kirkmuirhill, a distance of 150 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public will be in operation from 23rd October 2023 until 24th April 2024 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 falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those Regulations, or vehicles being used in an emergency for coastguard purposes.

Alternative Routes

An alternative route for traffic 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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