The M9/A9 Trunk Road (Thurso) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers hereby 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 M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Thurso, from its junction with Mansons Lane in a generally southwards direction in Traill Street to its junction with Sir George’s Street and Sinclair Street, a distance of 105 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required to facilitate the Thurso Remembrance Parade and to enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 8 November 2026 until 9 November 2026. It is anticipated the restrictions will be in force in two parts for approximately 3 hours in total from around 10:15 hours to 13:15 hours 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

An alternative route is not required.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit www.traffic.gov.scot

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility

The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights.

“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 M9/A9 Trunk Road (Thurso) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.

Start date 8 Nov 2026 End date 9 Nov 2026 Status Region