The M90 Trunk Road (Friarton Bridge) (Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024
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) and 15(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles the following lengths of road;
1. On that length of the M90 / A90 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, Friarton Bridge in a generally northern direction from its junction with the M90 northbound off slip road at junction 10 Craigend Interchange, Perth to the northbound off-slip road at Junction 11 Barnhill Interchange, Perth a distance of 2.45 kilometres or thereby.
2. On that length of the M90 / A90 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, Friarton Bridge, in a generally southern direction from its junction with the M90 southbound off slip road at junction 11 Barnhill Interchange, Perth to the M90 southbound off slip road at Junction 10 Craigend Interchange, Perth a distance of 2.01 kilometres or thereby.
The Order is required to protect the integrity of the bridge structure after a defect was identified and works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near that those lengths of road will be in operation from 4th November 2024 and that the Order will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as are 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 or whilst being used in connection with the placing of the required signage and for vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011(a) when used in accordance with regulation 3 (5) of those Regulations.
Alternative Routes
The alternative route for traffic during the prohibition will be signposted. Detailed descriptions can also be obtained from Amey, Caledonian House, West Kinfauns, Perth, PH2
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website.
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Statement of Compatibility
Statement Declaration
For SSIs
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 M90/A90 Trunk Road (Friarton Bridge) (Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements.
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.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The M90/A90 Trunk Road (Friarton Bridge) (Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024
Disclaimer
This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of The M90/A90 (Friarton Bridge) (Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024 on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.
Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.
Introduction
Type of proposal
Applicable answer: SSI
Name the proposal, and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
Key Term Definitions
Prohibition – to officially and legally not allow something.
Restriction – to officially and legally limit something.
Authorise – to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something
The proposal is an order with the title “The M90/A90 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh (Friarton Bridge) (Temporary Vehicle Weight Restriction) Order 2024” This order allows temporary vehicular weight restriction to be placed on the use of the lengths of trunk road specified in the schedule of the order to allow works to be completed for a period beginning as soon as possible until the works are completed. The order affects a short section of the M90 at Friarton Bridge in Perth as set out in the order. The restriction will come into effect where roadworks are required or are proposed on the stretch of road as detailed in the schedule, and where the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. This order will not prevent pedestrians or emergency vehicles from using those lengths of roads at any time. Roadworks which will be required are limited to bridge repairs and inspection works. These works are required to protect the public and prevent damage to the existing structure.
Start date of proposal’s development: 01/09/024
Start date of CRWIA process: 01/09/2024
- With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 20-22).
As this order is specifically in relation to a vehicular weight restriction only and does not otherwise impact the carriageway or its use, there is no potential to negatively impact on children and young people’s ability to access buildings such as schools and/ or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship. Additionally, regard has been given to provide a suitable diversion route to vehicles impacted by this restriction which will affect only high tonnage vehicles above 110 tonnes. Given this specific element contained within the schedule, access to any buildings or facilities would not be impacted and any diversion would not restrict or limit any child or young person’s ability to access any building or facility.
- Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 22-25). N/A
From:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
N/A
- Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
N/A
- Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
N/A
- What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)
N/A
Conclusion
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27):
(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)
Children’s Rights
Applicable answer(s): No Impact
- If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 27-28).
N/A
- If a negative impact has been identified, please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 28-29).
N/A
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate negative impact or potential incompatibility issues?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Date action to be taken or was taken
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 29-30).
Applicable answer: N/A
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
- How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 31)
The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential impact (or no impact) on their rights.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
- Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31).
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
Ongoing consideration will be given as to whether the proposed restriction has the potential to impact children and young people.
- Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32).
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Ciaran Nairn, 15 October 2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Scott Lees - 28/10/24
Date CRWIA team first contacted: 21 October 2024