The M9/A9 Trunk Road (Granish) (Temporary Prohibition on use of Road and Specified Turns) Order 2024

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1), 2(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 M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road from a point about 125 metres or thereby north of its junction with the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road, southwards, to a point about 200 metres or thereby south of its junction with the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road, a distance of 325 metres or thereby. 

The turns specified are: 

  1. All left turns from the southbound M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road to the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road
  2. All right turns from the northbound M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road to the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road

The Order is required to facilitate the Thunder in The Glens Rideout 2024 motorcycle event and enable members of the public to watch the event, will be in operation from 00:01hours on 24th August 2024 until 00:01hours on 25th August 2024. It is anticipated that the Order will be in force for a period of 1 hour and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as are indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. 

No prohibition imposed by this Order applies to a vehicle 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

The alternative route for traffic during the prohibition will be signposted. Detailed descriptions can also be obtained from BEAR Scotland Limited, BEAR House, Inveralmond Road, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, PH1 3TW. 

A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers 
Transport Scotland 
George House 
36 North Hanover Street 
Glasgow 
G1 2AD 

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The M9/A9 Trunk Road (Granish) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road and Specified Turns) Order 2024

Introduction 

  1. Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).  

Type of proposal  

(Please choose from either Bill, SSI or Decision of a strategic nature relating to the rights and wellbeing of children)  

Applicable answer: SSI 

Name the proposal and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.  

The proposal is an order with the title “The M9/A9 Trunk Road (Granish) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road and Specified Turns) Order 2024”. This Order, temporarily closes part of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road (see the schedule of the order for the full description of the length of road to be closed) and prevents all left and right turns to the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road on 24 August 2024.  This means that no person may use or authorise the use of any vehicle on that length of road or turn from that length of road on to the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road, during the period that the prohibition is in effect.  The order will not prevent pedestrians or emergency vehicles from using that length of road at any time.  The Order is required in the interests of road safety to facilitate the Thunder in the Glens event and to stop traffic to enable a convoy of motorcycles to exit Aviemore.  

Start date of proposal’s development: 11/07/2024 

Start date of CRWIA process: 11/07/2024 

  1. 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).  

During the closure of this section of road there will be no impact on children and young people’s ability to access schools and/or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity and places of worship, as alternave local access routes are still available. There are therefore no aspects of the proposal which are relevant to children’s rights. 

  1. 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).   

From:  

  • existing research/reports/policy expertise 
  • consultation/feedback from stakeholders 
  • consultation/feedback directly from children and young people   

Mapping routes show that there are no facilities unable to be accessed by children and young people or their families, carers, representatives etc. as a result of the closure and therefore, there is no relevance to their rights as set out in the UNCRC Act. 

2. 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) 

No 

3. Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26). 

As no accessibility issues were identified during the mapping process, we are content that the rights and welfare of children will not be impacted 

4. 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 

5. 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 (Annex 1) 

Applicable answer(s): no impact 

6. 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 

7. 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 

N/A 

Action Taken/ To Be Taken 

N/A 

Date action to be taken or was taken 

N/A 

8. 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). 

(Please choose from yes, no or not applicable) 

Applicable answer: no 

If yes, please provide and explanation below: 

9. 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 

10. 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? 

Due regard will be given as to the development of any new facilities surrounding the closure area which, if made inaccessible by the proposed road closure/ restrictions, would have the potential to impact children and young people.  

11. Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32). 

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: 24/07/2024  

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: 

Date CRWIA team first contacted:11/07/2024 


Start date 24 Aug 2024 End date 25 Aug 2024 Status Region