The North East, North West, South East (No. 11) and South West (No. 8) Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2024

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the following Orders temporarily prohibiting traffic, temporarily prohibiting overtaking and temporarily restricting the speed of vehicles on the lengths of road identified in this Notice.

The Orders, which are required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the lengths of road, will be in operation from 1st December 2024 until 1st March 2025, unless otherwise stated, but will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the lengths of road as indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. The provisions relating to temporary prohibitions of traffic do not apply to vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or vehicles used for carrying out the works. There are no exemptions for those vehicles in respect of temporary prohibitions of overtaking and temporary speed restrictions unless otherwise provided by law. The provisions relating to temporary speed restrictions do not apply to vehicles being used in the service of the Special Forces.

Where the closure of a carriageway on a dual carriageway road is involved the alternative route for traffic will be the adjacent carriageway by means of contraflow working. Other alternative route or routes for traffic in relation to the lengths of road affected by the Orders during a prohibition will be signposted.

Detailed descriptions of the alternative routes and the works being carried out can also be obtained at the following offices:

For the North East Unit: Amey, Caledonian House, West Kinfauns, Perth, PH2 7XY Telephone: 08000830084
For the North West Unit: BEAR Scotland Limited, Inveralmond Road, Perth PH1 3TW Telephone: 01738 448 600
For the South East Unit: BEAR Scotland Limited, South East Unit Central Office, Forth Road Bridge, South Queensferry EH30 9SF Telephone: 01738 448 600
For the South West Unit: AMEY, 150 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G5 0HD Telephone: 0800 042 0188
For South East entries 28-37 and 39-45: BEAR Scotland Ltd, M80 DBFO, Inveralmond Road, Perth PH1 3TW Telephone: 01738 448 600
For South West entry 143 to 144: BEAR Scotland Ltd, M80 DBFO, Inveralmond Road, Perth PH1 3TW Telephone: 01738 448 600
For South West entries 45 to 77, 92 to 103, 105, 133, 178 to 183, 201 to 204 and 242 to 243: Scottish Roads Partnership, 1E, Willow House, Kestrel View, Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, ML4 3PB, Telephone 0800 042 0188

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit Traffic Scotland

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

North West

Copy of Order on legislation.gov.uk

The following lengths of the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road at Tarbet, northwards to its junction with the A84/A85 Stirling – Crianlarich Trunk Road west of Crianlarich, a distance of 26.8 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with Lundavra Road, Fort William, northwards to its junction with the A830 Fort William – Mallaig Trunk Road, north of Fort William, a distance of 3.68 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A830 Fort William – Mallaig Trunk Road, north of Fort William, northwards to its junction with the A86 Spean Bridge – Kingussie Trunk Road at Spean Bridge, a distance of 11.98 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A831 at Drumnadrochit, southwards to the unclassified access road leading to Ardochy House, south of Fort Augustus, a distance of 30.96 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A828 Connel – South Ballachulish Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road at South Ballachulish, southwards to its junction with the unclassified road to North Shian at Appin, a distance of 23.5 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A85 Tyndrum – Oban Trunk Road at Connel, northwards to its junction with the unclassified road to North Shian at Appin, a distance of 20.09 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A819 Dalmally Road at Inveraray, eastwards to its junction with the A815 Dunoon Road by Cairndow, a distance of 17.53 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A816 Oban Road at Lochgilphead, eastwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Minard Castle, south of Minard, a distance of 19.8 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the B8024 Glenralloch Road, north of Tarbert, southwards to its termination at Campbeltown Ferry Terminal, a distance of 63.2 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A830 Fort William – Mallaig Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A861 Strontian Road at Lochailort, eastwards to its junction with the A861 Strontian Road at Drumsallie, a distance of 22.57 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A835/A893 Tore – Ullapool Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A834 Dingwall Road at Contin, westwards to its junction with the A832 Achanalt Road at Gorstan, a distance of 10.76 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A84/A85 Stirling – Crianlarich Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A85 Perth – Lochearnhead Trunk Road at Lochearnhead, southwards to its junction with the A821 Brig O’Turk Road at Kilmahog, a distance of 20.16 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A85 Perth – Lochearnhead Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A822 Muthill Road at Crieff, westwards to the junction with the A84/A85 Stirling – Crianlarich Trunk Road at Lochearnhead, a distance of 30.9 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A85 Tyndrum – Oban Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A819 Inveraray Road, west of Dalmally, westwards to its junction with the B845 at Taynuilt, a distance of 17.6 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A86 Spean Bridge – Kingussie Trunk Road:

From the easternmost junction with the road to Tulloch Station, east of Roy Bridge, eastwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Aberarder, a distance of 15.92 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A87 Invergarry – Kyle of Lochalsh – Borve – Uig Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A887 Invermoriston – Moriston Trunk Road at Bun Loyne, westwards to its junction with Cluanie Lodge, a distance of 14.54 kilometres or thereby.
From the Kyleakin Roundabout, Isle of Skye, westwards to its junction with the B8083 Road at Broadford, a distance of 11.63 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A850 Dunvegan Road by Borve, northwards to its junction with the A855 Brogaig Road North at Uig, a distance of 18.24 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A887 Invermoriston – Moriston Trunk Road:

From its junction with the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road at Invermoriston, westwards to its junction with the A87 Invergarry – Kyle of Lochalsh – Borve – Uig Trunk Road at Bun Loyne, a distance of 24.26 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of theA889 Dalwhinnie – Laggan BridgeTrunk Road:

From its junction with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Dalwhinnie, northwards to its junction with the A86 Spean Bridge – Kingussie Trunk Road at Drumgask Farm by Laggan, a distance of 13.82 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road:

The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the A924 Kirkmichael Road, south of Pitlochry, southwards to a point 720 metres or thereby south of its junction with the A827 Aberfeldy Road at Ballinluig, a distance of 5.89 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from a point 3.7 kilometres or thereby south of the A822 Amulree Road at Dunkeld, southwards for a distance of 2.86 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road at Longman Roundabout in Inverness, northwards to its junction with the A835/A893 Tore – Ullapool Trunk Road at Tore Roundabout, in Tore, a distance of 9.78 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from a point 1.8 kilometres or thereby north of the northern A924 Junction at Pitlochry, northwards to a point 3.3 kilometres or thereby south of its junction with the B8079 Blair Atholl Road by Aldclune, a distance of 2.67 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from the junction with the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road at Longman Roundabout, Inverness, southwards to a point 4.8 kilometres or thereby south of the northernmost junction with the B9154 Moy Road, a distance of 15.1 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The northbound combined on and off slip road leading to and from the B9099 at Luncarty, a distance of 325 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road leading from the B9099 at Luncarty, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
From a point 3.7 kilometres or thereby south of its junction with the A822 Amulree Road at Birnam, northwards to a point 720 metres or thereby south of its junction with the A827 at Ballinluig, a distance of 15.8 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road leading to the A827 at Ballinluig, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road leading from the A827 at Ballinluig, a distance of 450 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road leading from the A827 at Ballinluig, a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road leading to the A827 at Ballinluig, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road leading to the A924 south of Pitlochry, a distance of 750 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road leading from the A924 south of Pitlochry, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
From its junction with the A889 Dalwhinnie – Laggan Bridge Trunk Road near Dalwhinnie, southwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Dalnaspidal Lodge, a distance of 10.52 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road at Granish, northwards to a point 370 metres or thereby south of its junction with the unclassified road to Tomatin, north of Slochd Summit, a distance of 15.5 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A836 Bonar Bridge Road, south of Dornoch Bridge, southwards to its junction with the B817 at Alness, a distance of 25.6 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A897 Dunrobin Street at Helmsdale, southwards to its junction with the Golf Course Road, Brora, a distance of 17.97 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A99 Latheron – Wick Trunk Road northwards to its junction with the B870 at Mybster, a distance of 20.4 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

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 North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 11) Order 2024, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

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.

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 North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 11) Order 2024. This order allows temporary prohibitions and restrictions to be placed on the use of the lengths of trunk road specified in the schedule of the order for a period beginning on 1st December 2024 and ending on 1st March 2025. The order affects sections of the A82, A828, A83, A830, A835, A84, A85, A86, A87, A887 and A889 roads or parts of roads throughout the North West Scotland, to varying lengths as set out in the order. The prohibitions and restrictions may come into effect where roadworks are required on the stretches of road detailed in the schedule, and where the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. There are also exemptions to the restrictions and prohibitions provided in the order for emergency and special forces vehicles. Roadworks which may be required include (but are not limited to) pothole repairs, carriageway resurfacing, bridge repairs and inspection works. These works are required to protect the public and prevent damage.

Start date of proposal’s development: 29/10/2024

Start date of CRWIA process: 29/10/2024

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).

During the development of this order, we have ensured that the operating company responsible for the roadworks has assessed whether the temporary prohibitions and/or restrictions allowed by this order will 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. We intend to keep any such impacts to an absolute minimum and avoid them where possible. Additionally, regard has been given to ensure reasonable diversion routes which do not add significant commuting time.

Following the operating company’s consideration of these factors, we do not foresee any adverse impacts to children’s rights or welfare, and in particular we do not foresee any impact on children and young people’s right to education (article 28), right to health and health services (article 24), right to leisure play and culture (article 31), or freedom of thought, belief and religion (article 14).

The following properties are potentially impacted by this order:

A82
- Arrocher Primary School, Tarbet
- Belford Hospital, Fort William
- St Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort William
- Lochaber Recreation Centre, Fort William
- King V Park, Fort William
- Fort William Baptist Church, Fort William
- Nevis Range Ski Centre
- Drumnadrochit Public Hall, Drumnadrochit
- Blairbeg Park/Glen Urquhart Shinty Club, Drumnadrochit
- Glenurquhart Primary School, Drumadrochit
- Glen Urquhart High School, Drumnadrochit
- Fort Augustus Church of Scotland Parish Church, Fort Augustus
- Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus
A828
- Duror Primary School, Duror
- Duror Cemetery, Duror
- Duror Chuch, Duror
- Highland Titles Nature Reserve, Duror
- Holy Cross Church, Appin
- Strath of Appin Primary School, Appin
- Appin Parish Church, Appin
- Appin Village Hall, Appin
- Sutherland’s Grove Forrest Walks, Barcaldine
- Barcaldine Primary School, Barcaldine
- Lochnell Primary School
- St Modan’s Church
- Oban Airport, North Connel
A83
- Lochgilphead Campus & Sports Centre
- Lochgilphead Primary School
- Kimory Camanached Shinty Club, Lochgilphead
- Tarbert Parish Church, Tarbert
- Tarbert Village Hall, Tarbert
- Tarbert Medical Pactice
- Croft Park/Tarbert Football Club
- Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Clachan Primary School
- Rhunahaorine Primary School
- A’Chleit Church
- Muasdale Surgery
- Glenbarr Primary School
- Millknowe Road Play Park, Campbeltown
- Argyll Bowling Club, Campbeltown
- Kinloch Public Park, Campbeltown
A830
- Lochailort Railway Station
- Saint Mary & Saint Finnan Church
A835
- Play Area, Contin
- Blacksmith Museum, Contin
- Strathgarve Primary School
- Garve Village Hall
A84
- St Angus Episcopal Church, Lochearnhead
A85
- Ardvreck Playing Fields, Crieff
- Comrie Skate Park, Comrie
- St Serfs Church, Comrie
- Comrie Primary School, Comrie
- Comrie Parish Church, Comrie
- Comrie Community Centre, Comrie
- Lochearnhead Village Hall, Lochearnhead
A86
- Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
A87
- Kyleakin Hall, Kyleakin
- Spirit of Adventure, Kyleakin
- Talla Bhreacias Village Hall, Broadford
- Broadford Hall, Broadford
- Broadford Primary School, Broadford
- Broadford Football Pitch, Broadford
- Broadford Free Church Church of Scotland, Broadford
- James Ross Park, Broadford
- MacDiarmid Primary School, Borve
- Church of Scotland, Kensaleyre
- Kingsburgh Community Woodland, Uig
- Uig Mission Church, Uig
A887
- Saints Footprints Museum
- Dundregan Rewilding Centre
- Glenmoriston Shooting Ground
- Riverside Park, Invermoriston
A9
- Mid Atholl Recreation Park, Ballinluig
- Logierait Children’s Playground, Ballinluig
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club, Inverness
- North Kessock Football Pitch, Inverness
- North Kessock Primary School, Inverness
- North Kessock Village Hall, Inverness
- Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
- University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness
- Raigmore Primary School, Inverness
- NHS National Treatment Centre, Inverness
- Cradlehall Primary School, Inverness

In all situations whereby closures of roads near to these facilities are required, a suitable diversion route is available that would not add significant travel time, and at no time would access to these facilities be compromised, this is further explained in questions 3 and 9. As is current practise during the temporary prohibitions and/ or restrictions on any length(s) of roads, we made significant effort to ensure that any impact on children and young people’s ability to access school and/ or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship is kept to an absolute minimum and avoided where possible.

These potential access restrictions have the potential to impact articles:

Article 14 - Freedom of thought, belief and religion (if near a religious building such as church or mosque)

Article 28 - Right to education (if near a school college, university of childcare facility)

Article 24 – Right to health and health services (if near a GPs office, hospital, or healthcare facility)

Article 31 - Leisure, play and culture (if near a recreational facility)

Any works utilising this order to close a road or reduce its speed limit intends to positively impact the public, including children, as road repairs are being carried out, improving safety and serviceability of the infrastructure. Therefore, intends to have a positive impact to article 3 (the best interests of the child), and article 6 (right to life, survival and development).

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

The operating company responsible for the roadworks have past experience and knowledge to support our decision making process, however, engagement, consultation and communication are extremely important in our planning and delivery of works. As part of this process, maps are used to determine who will be impacted within a certain mile radius.

The company has mapped out the extents of this order and we are aware of the impact to the travelling public (particularly with this being the strategic trunk road network), and where road closures are required, have suitable diversions in place. Utilising maps, sites are identified, such as schools, which may be impacted by the roadworks. This assessment includes buildings next to the trunk road, which generally is not the case on this network, as well as buildings nearby which may be impacted by works on the trunk road, or facilities within a diversion route.

Utilising mapping tools, the operating company can identify buildings such as schools and hospitals which could possess a risk. Once impacted stakeholders are identified (schools, hospitals etc), contact is made to discuss the impact works will have on each individual stakeholder. The works go through stakeholder consultation in advance of them being carried out, including liaison with local authorities and Police Scotland, feedback is obtained on any required adjustments to the traffic management or work proposals.

Works, including diversion routes, are also noticed and plotted on the Scottish Roadworks Register, and where conflicts are identified, the operating company works with the other party to manage such issues. Where works are identified on a diversion route, a review of the route and timing of work is carried out, assessing whether both sets of work can run at the same time or if one needs to be changed and re-organised to minimise disruption. This ensures alternative access to all buildings being used by the public can be managed and maintained.

Where work may cause an impact, the operating company effectively uses tools such as Traffic Impact Assessments or general knowledge to plan works at the most effective time.

Where possible, works will be carried out overnight or at weekends, therefore schools are not impacted. Similarly, access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout works, however if emergency services cannot be accommodated, they are made aware of the alternative routes well in advance of works starting. We always ensure that there is a standard incident diversion route in place.

Where sites may be impacted by works, the operating company consults with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders. Please note that local roads which are the responsibility of the local authority are more commonly likely to provide direct access to a number of facilities which may be utilised by children and young people such as schools, leisure centres, and GP offices, however this CRWIA has allowed us and the operating company to identify where potential impact to facilities may occur and mitigate against these.

The operating company’s Liaison Officer has good knowledge of the surrounding area and has built up a relationship with stakeholders such as the local schools. Therefore, they also undertake stakeholder engagement with affected stakeholders (such as shopping complexes, leisure facilities, schools, crematoriums), where work may impact them. This then allows the operating company to plan ahead to mitigate against potential accessibility issues. The mitigation process specific to this order is described in question 9.

While there is the potential for access to areas to be impacted or limited as a result of the order (until we add our planning measures prior to the order commencing), undertaking repairs provides a general positive impact to the public, including children, by reducing the chances of roads causing a risk to public safety, and identifying the needs for roadworks early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure that may have had more impact on the wider public.

Statistics show a decrease in the number of road traffic incidents in recent years and while we know that this looks a much broader range of incidents than those cause what this order looks to impact alone, contributing to the reduction of road traffic incidents through this order and many like it will have a positive impact on children’s right to life, survival and development.

With UNICEF reporting in their child and adolescent road safety technical guidance that ‘road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents aged 5–19 years’ we look to reduce chances of this in Scotland by contributing to the improvement of road safety.

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).

The assessment undertaken by the operating company has identified the potential intended impacts and analysed the evidence available at the point of planning the order. There is the potential for unintended situations occurring which cannot be planned for throughout the duration of this omnibus order, such as a pothole occurring which would require a road or lane closure to undertake a repair. However, as per current process, the availability of suitable alternative routes which do not limit access to spaces utilised by children and young people will be given due regard. Additionally, following the conclusion of this Omnibus Order any learnings will be utilised and considered in future omnibus orders for this area of Scotland.

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

Utilising the mapping process allowed the operating company to identify buildings which may be impacted by the order in terms of accessibility. This was then further understood through engagement with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders to provide input on potential impacts and the best ways to mitigate against these. From the evidence described above, suitable diversion routes were put in place should they be required which took into account the potential impacts of accessing:

A82
- Arrocher Primary School, Tarbet
- Belford Hospital, Fort William
- St Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort William
- Lochaber Recreation Centre, Fort William
- King V Park, Fort William
- Fort William Baptist Church, Fort William
- Nevis Range Ski Centre
- Drumnadrochit Public Hall, Drumnadrochit
- Blairbeg Park/Glen Urquhart Shinty Club, Drumnadrochit
- Glenurquhart Primary School, Drumadrochit
- Glen Urquhart High School, Drumnadrochit
- Fort Augustus Church of Scotland Parish Church, Fort Augustus
- Kilchuimen Academy, Fort Augustus
A828
- Duror Primary School, Duror
- Duror Cemetery, Duror
- Duror Chuch, Duror
- Highland Titles Nature Reserve, Duror
- Holy Cross Church, Appin
- Strath of Appin Primary School, Appin
- Appin Parish Church, Appin
- Appin Village Hall, Appin
- Sutherland’s Grove Forrest Walks, Barcaldine
- Barcaldine Primary School, Barcaldine
- Lochnell Primary School
- St Modan’s Church
- Oban Airport, North Connel
A83
- Lochgilphead Campus & Sports Centre
- Lochgilphead Primary School
- Kimory Camanached Shinty Club, Lochgilphead
- Tarbert Parish Church, Tarbert
- Tarbert Village Hall, Tarbert
- Tarbert Medical Pactice
- Croft Park/Tarbert Football Club
- Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Clachan Primary School
- Rhunahaorine Primary School
- A’Chleit Church
- Muasdale Surgery
- Glenbarr Primary School
- Millknowe Road Play Park, Campbeltown
- Argyll Bowling Club, Campbeltown
- Kinloch Public Park, Campbeltown
A830
- Lochailort Railway Station
- Saint Mary & Saint Finnan Church
A835
- Play Area, Contin
- Blacksmith Museum, Contin
- Strathgarve Primary School
- Garve Village Hall
A84
- St Angus Episcopal Church, Lochearnhead
A85
- Ardvreck Playing Fields, Crieff
- Comrie Skate Park, Comrie
- St Serfs Church, Comrie
- Comrie Primary School, Comrie
- Comrie Parish Church, Comrie
- Comrie Community Centre, Comrie
- Lochearnhead Village Hall, Lochearnhead
A86
- Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
A87
- Kyleakin Hall, Kyleakin
- Spirit of Adventure, Kyleakin
- Talla Bhreacias Village Hall, Broadford
- Broadford Hall, Broadford
- Broadford Primary School, Broadford
- Broadford Football Pitch, Broadford
- Broadford Free Church Church of Scotland, Broadford
- James Ross Park, Broadford
- MacDiarmid Primary School, Borve
- Church of Scotland, Kensaleyre
- Kingsburgh Community Woodland, Uig
- Uig Mission Church, Uig
A887
- Saints Footprints Museum
- Dundregan Rewilding Centre
- Glenmoriston Shooting Ground
- Riverside Park, Invermoriston
A9
- Mid Atholl Recreation Park, Ballinluig
- Logierait Children’s Playground, Ballinluig
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club, Inverness
- North Kessock Football Pitch, Inverness
- North Kessock Primary School, Inverness
- North Kessock Village Hall, Inverness
- Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
- University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness
- Raigmore Primary School, Inverness
- NHS National Treatment Centre, Inverness
- Cradlehall Primary School, Inverness

What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)

Where impacts were identified, this then led to consulting with key stakeholders impacted by the order and those with specialist knowledge of the area. Following we could discount options which would cause the greatest disruption to the impacted stakeholders, and if some options still had the potential to cause impact, mitigations could be applied to the remaining options considered.

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): Positive 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).

Current processes and area expertise allows for the early identification of required roadworks and allows for these works to be planned to minimise disruption but fix any roads causing a risk to public safety. The positive impact will relate to the best interests of the child (article 3) and children's right to life, survival and development (article 6) by allowing road closures and speed restrictions in accordance with this order necessary to repair the road, protecting public safety.

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).

While there was the potential for negative impacts to be felt in relation to access to which had the potential to impact children’s right to education (article 28), and children’s right to leisure, play and culture (article 31).

Suitable alternative routes were identified which did not add significant additional time. Also, if there were any potential issues impacting these buildings, the works would be carried out at night which would eliminate the potential impact. Therefore, following the mitigations as outlined below, we do not anticipate a potential negative impact to children and young people’s rights as set out in the UNCRC Act.

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

Not applicable

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Not applicable

Consideration of the timing of roadworks to limit the impact to the public, including children.

Provision of suitable diversion routes, limiting the impact of closures to the public.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Not applicable

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: Yes

Safety of the public, including children and young people, is essential, and will be positively impacted by undertaking roadworks to maintain the roads in accordance with this order.

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 proposed alternative routes remain accessible.

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off: Ian Woodcock – 07/11/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Martin Polland – 21/10/2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted: N/A

North East

Copy of Order on legislation.gov.uk

The following lengths of the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk

Road:

The southbound dedicated on slip road from the A93 to the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Broxden Roundabout, Perth, a distance of 265 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road from Glencarse village, a distance of 55 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at the easternmost junction to Longforgan, a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road leading to the B9128 at North Quilkoe, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Deeside Junction from its commencement at its junction with the northbound carriageway to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the Deeside Junction, a distance of 593 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Deeside Junction from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the Deeside Junction to its junction with the northbound carriageway, a distance of 670 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Deeside Junction from its commencement at its junction with the southbound carriageway to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the Deeside Junction, a distance of 809 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Deeside Junction from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the Deeside Junction to its junction with the southbound carriageway, a distance of 878 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Kingswells South Junction from its commencement at its junction with the northbound carriageway to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the A944 Aberdeen to Alford to Strathdon Road at the Kingswells South Junction, a distance of 772 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Kingswells South Junction from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the A944 Aberdeen to Alford to Strathdon Road at the Kingswells South Junction to its junction with the northbound carriageway, a distance of 839 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Kingswells South Junction from its commencement at its junction with the southbound carriageway to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the A944 Aberdeen to Alford to Strathdon Road at the Kingswells South Junction, a distance of 673 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Kingswells South Junction from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the A944 Aberdeen to Alford to Strathdon Road at the Kingswells South Junction to its junction with the southbound carriageway, a distance of 775 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Kingswells North Junction from its junction with the Kingswells North Junction Link to its junction with the northbound carriageway, a distance of 555 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Kingswells North Junction from its commencement at its junction with the southbound carriageway to its junction with the Kingswells North Junction Link, a distance of 576 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Craibstone Junction from its commencement at its junction with the northbound carriageway to its junction with the Craibstone Junction Link, a distance of 741 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Craibstone Junction from its junction with the Craibstone Junction Link to its junction with the northbound carriageway, a distance of 584 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Craibstone Junction from its commencement at its junction with the southbound carriageway to its junction with the road that connects the C89C Chapel of Stoneywood to Fairley road and the roundabout at the A96 Craibstone – Inverness Trunk Road, a distance of 615 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Craibstone Junction from its junction with the road that connects the C89C Chapel of Stoneywood to Fairley Road and the roundabout at the A96 Craibstone – Inverness Trunk Road to its junction with the southbound carriageway, a distance of 798 metres or thereby.
The eastbound off slip road at Parkhill Junction from its commencement at its junction with the eastbound carriageway to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the A947 Aberdeen to Oldmeldrum to Turriff Road at the Parkhill Junction, a distance of 494 metres or thereby.
The eastbound on slip road at Parkhill Junction from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the A947 Aberdeen to Oldmeldrum to Turriff Road at the Parkhill Junction to its junction with the eastbound carriageway, a distance of 624 metres or thereby.
The westbound off slip road at Parkhill Junction from its commencement at its junction with the westbound carriageway to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the B977 Echt to Balmedie Road at the Parkhill Junction, a distance of 677 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at Parkhill Junction from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the B977 Echt to Balmedie Road at the Parkhill Junction to its junction with the westbound carriageway, a distance of 674 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the northbound on slip road at Junction 11 Barnhill Interchange, Perth, northwards to the Inchmichael Grade Separated Interchange, a distance of 13.06 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the B974 at Luthermuir, northwards to the A92/A972 Glasslaw Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 25.84 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at Stonehaven North Junction to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of Cleanhill Roundabout, a distance of 11.45 kilometres or thereby.
The entire circulatory carriageway of Cleanhill Roundabout, a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the circulatory carriageway of Cleanhill Roundabout to a point 10 metres or thereby southwest of its junction with the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at Blackdog Junction, a distance of 27.33 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound and southbound carriageways from Blackdog Junction, northwards to its junction with the Ellon South Roundabout, a distance of 14.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 50mph speed restriction, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The northbound combined on and off slip road at Kinfauns Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined on and off slip road at Kinfauns Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 725 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road leading to the Glencarse Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 275 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined on and off slip road at the Glencarse Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 675 metres or thereby.
The northbound combined on and off slip road at Glendoick Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 780 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined on and off slip road at Glendoick Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 850 metres or thereby.
The northbound combined on and off slip road at Inchmichael Interchange, a distance of 610 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road leading to the Inchmichael Interchange, a distance of 325 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road leading from the Inchmichael Interchange, a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road leading to the Inchture Interchange, a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road leading from the Inchture Interchange, a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road leading to the Inchture Interchange, a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road leading from the Inchture Interchange, a distance of 360 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road leading to the Longforgan Interchange, a distance of 320 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road leading from the Longforgan Interchange, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road leading to the Longforgan Interchange, a distance of 325 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road leading from the Longforgan Interchange, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Coupar Angus Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 530 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Coupar Angus Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Coupar Angus Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Coupar Angus Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at King’s Cross Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 320 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at King’s Cross Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at King’s Cross Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at King’s Cross Grade Separated Junction, Dundee, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
The northbound combined off and on slip road at the A94 Glamis Junction, a distance of 455 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined off and on slip road at the A94 Glamis Junction, a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
The northbound combined off and on slip road at St Ann’s Grade Separated Junction, Brechin, a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined off and on slip road at St Ann’s Grade Separated Junction, Brechin, a distance of 470 metres or thereby.
The northbound combined off and on slip road at Trinity Grade Separated Junction, Brechin, a distance of 490 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined off and on slip road at Trinity Grade Separated Junction, Brechin, a distance of 375 metres or thereby.
The northbound combined off and on slip road at Glasslaw Grade Separated Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 600 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Glasslaw Grade Separated Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Glasslaw Grade Separated Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 440 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Portlethen Interchange, a distance of 220 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Portlethen Interchange, a distance of 310 metres or thereby.
The southbound combined off and on slip road at Portlethen Interchange, a distance of 510 metres or thereby.
From its junction with the Ellon South Roundabout, northwards to the junction with the A982 at Invernettie Roundabout, Peterhead, a distance of 24.44 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the Fraserburgh Roundabout, southwards to its junction with the A982 at Invernettie Roundabout, Peterhead, a distance of 27.31 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A956 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Trunk Road:

The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Cleanhill Roundabout towards Charleston Junction, a distance of 6.2 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 50mph speed restriction, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A85 Barnhill Interchange (Westbound) Perth Trunk Road:

The westbound and eastbound carriageways leading to and from its junction with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, a combined length of 1.72 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 50mph speed restriction, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A92 East Fife Regional Road:

The eastbound and westbound carriageways from its junction with the Redhouse Roundabout, Kirkcaldy, westwards to its junction with the Halbeath Interchange, Dunfermline, a distance of 17.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 50mph speed restriction, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The northbound on slip road from Crossgates Roundabout, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following length of the A92/A972 Kirkcaldy – Dundee Trunk Road:

The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with Trades Lane, Dundee, northwards to its junction with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at the Forfar Road Junction, Dundee, a distance of 4.9 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A95 Granish – Keith Trunk Road:

From the A9 Granish Junction, north of Aviemore, northwards to its junction with the B9137 Cragganmore Junction, a distance of 41.52 kilometres or thereby.
From the A96 Haughs Junction, west of Keith, southwards to its junction with the B9137 Cragganmore Junction, a distance of 34.5 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A96 Craibstone – Inverness Trunk Road:

From its junction with Queen Street Roundabout westwards to the Tesco Roundabout, Elgin, a distance of 821 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

From its junction with the Inverurie Roundabout, Inverurie, westwards to a point 253 metres or thereby south of Milton of Inveramsay Cottages, a distance of 6.95 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the A920 Oldmeldrum Road, near Colpy, eastwards to a point 350 metres or thereby north of the Inveramsay Rail Bridge, a distance of 13.42 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the Huntly Roundabout, Huntly, westwards to the B9115 Drummuir Junction, east of Keith, a distance of 17.44 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the Reiket Lane Roundabout, Elgin, eastwards to its junction with the A98 Fochabers East Roundabout, Fochabers, a distance of 13.43 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the Dr Grays Roundabout, Elgin, westwards to its junction with the Greshop Roundabout, Forres, a distance of 19.51 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

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 North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 11) Order 2024, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

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.

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 North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 11) Order 2024”. This order allows temporary prohibitions and restrictions to be placed on the use of the lengths of trunk road specified in the schedule of the order for a period beginning on 1st December 2024 and ending on 1st March 2025. The order affects sections of the M90 / A9 / A90 / A92 / A95 / A96 / A972 and AWPR roads or parts of roads throughout the North East Scotland, to varying lengths as set out in the order. The prohibitions and restrictions may come into effect where roadworks are required on the stretches of road detailed in the schedule, and where the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. There are also exemptions to the restrictions and prohibitions provided in the order for emergency and special forces vehicles. Roadworks which may be required include (but are not limited to) pothole repairs, carriageway resurfacing, bridge repairs and inspection works. These works are required to protect the public and prevent damage.

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

Start date of CRWIA process: 07/11/2024

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).

During the development of this order, we have ensured that the operating company responsible for the roadworks has assessed whether the temporary prohibitions and/ or restrictions allowed by this order have the 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. While planning for these works, operating companies will ensure any potential negative impact is kept to an absolute minimum and avoided where possible. Additionally, regard has been given to ensure reasonable diversion routes which do not add significant commuting time. Further information on mitigations can be found in question 9.

When completing our mapping exercise to determine which buildings and facilities could be potentially impacted by works in the order, buildings on or within a close distance to the trunk or A roads were considered relevant to the assessment of potential impact. These have been listed below. Those buildings and facilities further from the trunk road would not be impacted as any increased travel time due to a diversion would be negligible and would not restrict or limit access to the building/ facility. The following properties are potentially impacted by this order:

M90

Halbeath Retail Park

Queen Victoria School, Dunblane
Gleneagles Station
McDiarmid Football Park, Perth

A90

Glendoick Garden Centre
Camperdown Park, Dundee
Kingsway Campus, Dundee
Stracathro Hospital
A90 Arduthie Lodge/Kincardine Community Hospital
A90 Aberdeen International Airport
A90 Longhaven School
A90 Peterhead ambulance station
A90 Crimond care home
A90 Fraserburgh Community Centre
A90 Fraserburgh Bowling Club
A90 Fraserburgh Leisure Centre

A92

Fife Leisure Park
Ladybank Golf Club
Fernie Castle

A95

Turner Memorial hospital, Keith
Flemming Hospital and Aberlour Health Centre
Keith Primary School
St Thomas RC School
Craigellachie Primary School
Speyside High School
Aberlour Primary School
Knockando Primary School
Grantown Primary School
Grammer School
Deshar Primary School

A96

Inverness Retail / Leisure Park, Inverness
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
NHS Highland, Larch House, Inverness
Inverness Airport
Nairn Old Parish Church
Nairn Community and Arts Centre
Nairn Academy
Rosebank Primary School, Nairn
Millbank Primary School, Nairn
Town and County Hospital, Nairn
Auldearn Primary School
Forres Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre
Forres Health and Care Centre
Forres Academy
Applegrove Primary School, Forres
Pilmuir Primary School, Forres
Andersons Primary School, Forres
Drumduan School, Forres
Alves Primary School, Alves
Dr Greys Hospital, Elgin
Elgin Academy
Elgin High School
West End Primary, Elgin
East End Primary, Elgin
New Elgin Primary School, Elgin
Linkwood Primary School, Elgin
Moray Leisure Centre, Elgin
The Church of Jesus Christ, Elgin
Holy Trinity Church, Elgin
St Giles Church of Scotland, Elgin
Sports and Community Centre, Elgin
Elgin Museum
Primary School, Lhanbryde
Community Centre, Lhanbryde
Scout Hall, Mosstodloch
Primary School, Mosstodloch
Scout Group, Fochabers
Milnes High School, Fochabers
St Rufus Church, Keith
North Church, Keith
St Thomas Catholic Church, Keith
Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith
Fire and Rescue Service, Keith
Grammar School, Keith
Primary School, Keith
St Thomas RC Primary School, Keith
Cairnie Primary School, Cairnie
Swimming Pool, Huntly
Train Station, Huntly
Family Centre, Huntly
The Gordon Secondary School, Huntly
Gordon Primary School, Huntly
Kennethmont School, Huntly
Old Rayne Primary School, Pitmachie
Insch School, Insch
Bennachie Leisure Centre, Insch
Chapel of Garioch School, Pitcaple
Pitcaple Castle
Strathburn School, Inverurie
Community Campus, Inverurie
St Andrews Special School, Inverurie
Inverurie Academy, Inverurie
Kellands School, Inverurie
Garioch Sports Centre, Inverurie
Leisureland, Inverurie
Garioch Community Education Centre, Inverurie
Maternity Unit, Inverurie
St mary’s Episcopal Church, Inverurie
St Andrews Parish Church, Inverurie
New Community Church, Inverurie
The Acorn Centre, Inverurie
Port Elphinstone School
Scout Group, Kintore
Primary School, Kintore
Westdyke Leisure Centre, Kintore
Primary School, Kinellar
Aberdeen Airport

A972

Kingsway East Fire Station, Dundee

AWPR

Stonehaven Swimming Pool
SRUC Aberdeen Campus
Kippie Lodge, Aberdeen Sports & Country Club
Albyn School Milltimber Playing Field
Cormack Park
Brimmond Church
Caledonia Campus
Plymouth Brethren Church, Balmedie
Foveran Church
Foveran Primary School
Tipperty School
Stonehaven Swimming Pool
SRUC Aberdeen Campus
Kippie Lodge, Aberdeen Sports & Country Club
Albyn School Milltimber Playing Field
Cormack Park
Brimmond Church
Caledonia Campus
Plymouth Brethren Church, Balmedie
Foveran Church
Foveran Primary School
Tipperty School

These potential access restrictions have the potential to impact articles

Article 14 - Freedom of thought, belief and religion

Article 28 - Right to education

Article 24 – Right to health and health services

Article 31 - Leisure, play and culture

Any works utilising this order to close a road or prohibit overtaking or reduce its speed limit intends to positively impact the public, including children, as road repairs are being carried out, improving safety and serviceability of the infrastructure. Therefore, intends to have a positive impact to article 3 (the best interests of the child), and article 6 (right to life, survival and development).

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

Utilising mapping tools, the operating company can identify buildings such as schools and hospitals which could possess a risk. Once impacted stakeholders are identified (schools, hospitals etc), contact is made to discuss the impact works will have on each individual stakeholder. The works go through stakeholder consultation in advance of them being carried out, including liaison with local authorities and Police Scotland, and feedback is obtained on any required adjustments to the traffic management or work proposals. There have been no comments received in relation to this Order.

Where work may cause an impact, the operating company effectively uses tools such as Traffic Impact Assessments or general knowledge to plan works at the most effective time.

Where possible, works will be carried out overnight or at weekends, therefore schools are not impacted. Similarly, we ensure that blue light emergency vehicles have access along these stretches of road through case-by-case planning to ensure the safety of those being provided access. Alternatively, if emergency services cannot be accommodated due to safety concerns, they are made aware of the alternative routes well in advance of works starting. These aspects are all considered as part of the processes for planning of these works. We always ensure that there is a standard incident diversion route in place.

The operating company’s Liaison Officer has good knowledge of the surrounding area and has built up a relationship with stakeholders such as the local schools. Therefore they also undertake stakeholder engagement with affected stakeholders (such as shopping complexes, leisure facilities, schools, crematoriums), where work may impact them. This then allows the operating company to plan ahead to mitigate against potential accessibility issues. The mitigation process specific to this order is described in question 9.

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).

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

M90

Halbeath Retail Park

Queen Victoria School, Dunblane
Gleneagles Station
McDiarmid Football Park, Perth

A90

Glendoick Garden Centre
Camperdown Park, Dundee
Kingsway Campus, Dundee
Stracathro Hospital
A90 Arduthie Lodge/Kincardine Community Hospital
A90 Aberdeen International Airport
A90 Longhaven School
A90 Peterhead ambulance station
A90 Crimond care home
A90 Fraserburgh Community Centre
A90 Fraserburgh Bowling Club
A90 Fraserburgh Leisure Centre

A92

Fife Leisure Park
Ladybank Golf Club
Fernie Castle

A95

Turner Memorial hospital, Keith
Flemming Hospital and Aberlour Health Centre
Keith Primary School
St Thomas RC School
Craigellachie Primary School
Speyside High School
Aberlour Primary School
Knockando Primary School
Grantown Primary School
Grammer School
Deshar Primary School

A96

Inverness Retail / Leisure Park, Inverness
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
NHS Highland, Larch House, Inverness
Inverness Airport
Nairn Old Parish Church
Nairn Community and Arts Centre
Nairn Academy
Rosebank Primary School, Nairn
Millbank Primary School, Nairn
Town and County Hospital, Nairn
Auldearn Primary School
Forres Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre
Forres Health and Care Centre
Forres Academy
Applegrove Primary School, Forres
Pilmuir Primary School, Forres
Andersons Primary School, Forres
Drumduan School, Forres
Alves Primary School, Alves
Dr Greys Hospital, Elgin
Elgin Academy
Elgin High School
West End Primary, Elgin
East End Primary, Elgin
New Elgin Primary School, Elgin
Linkwood Primary School, Elgin
Moray Leisure Centre, Elgin
The Church of Jesus Christ, Elgin
Holy Trinity Church, Elgin
St Giles Church of Scotland, Elgin
Sports and Community Centre, Elgin
Elgin Museum
Primary School, Lhanbryde
Community Centre, Lhanbryde
Scout Hall, Mosstodloch
Primary School, Mosstodloch
Scout Group, Fochabers
Milnes High School, Fochabers
St Rufus Church, Keith
North Church, Keith
St Thomas Catholic Church, Keith
Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith
Fire and Rescue Service, Keith
Grammar School, Keith
Primary School, Keith
St Thomas RC Primary School, Keith
Cairnie Primary School, Cairnie
Swimming Pool, Huntly
Train Station, Huntly
Family Centre, Huntly
The Gordon Secondary School, Huntly
Gordon Primary School, Huntly
Kennethmont School, Huntly
Old Rayne Primary School, Pitmachie
Insch School, Insch
Bennachie Leisure Centre, Insch
Chapel of Garioch School, Pitcaple
Pitcaple Castle
Strathburn School, Inverurie
Community Campus, Inverurie
St Andrews Special School, Inverurie
Inverurie Academy, Inverurie
Kellands School, Inverurie
Garioch Sports Centre, Inverurie
Leisureland, Inverurie
Garioch Community Education Centre, Inverurie
Maternity Unit, Inverurie
St mary’s Episcopal Church, Inverurie
St Andrews Parish Church, Inverurie
New Community Church, Inverurie
The Acorn Centre, Inverurie
Port Elphinstone School
Scout Group, Kintore
Primary School, Kintore
Westdyke Leisure Centre, Kintore
Primary School, Kinellar
Aberdeen Airport

A972

Kingsway East Fire Station, Dundee

AWPR

Stonehaven Swimming Pool
SRUC Aberdeen Campus
Kippie Lodge, Aberdeen Sports & Country Club
Albyn School Milltimber Playing Field
Cormack Park
Brimmond Church
Caledonia Campus
Plymouth Brethren Church, Balmedie
Foveran Church
Foveran Primary School
Tipperty School
Stonehaven Swimming Pool
SRUC Aberdeen Campus
Kippie Lodge, Aberdeen Sports & Country Club
Albyn School Milltimber Playing Field
Cormack Park
Brimmond Church
Caledonia Campus
Plymouth Brethren Church, Balmedie
Foveran Church
Foveran Primary School
Tipperty School

What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)

Through their mapping exercise operating company assessed if the closure and/ or restrictions provided in this order had a potential to restrict access to such an extent that it would require additional measures to be put in place. In this instance, there were no changes needing to be made to standard planning processes as buildings were identified and routine mitigations employed to reduce impact to a minimal level, or remove it completely.

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): Positive and Negative

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).

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).

While there was the potential for negative impacts to be felt in relation to access to school and/ or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship, which had the potential to impact children’s right to education (article 28), and children’s right to leisure, play and culture (article 31), suitable alternative routes were identified which did not add significant additional time. Also, if there were any potential issues impacting these buildings, the works would be carried out at night which would eliminate the potential impact. Therefore, following the mitigations as outlined below, we do not anticipate a potential negative impact to children and young people’s rights as set out in the UNCRC Act.

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

Access to those buildings specified in 2 and 5 of this CRWIA

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Consideration of the timing of roadworks to limit the impact to the public, including children.

Provision of suitable diversion routes, limiting the impact of closures to the public.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Planning for these mitigations – 01/11/2024. The actions will be taken throughout the duration of the order when specific works commence.

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: Yes

If yes, please provide and explanation below:

Safety of the public, including children and young people, is essential, and will be positively impacted by undertaking roadworks to maintain the roads in accordance with this order.

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 to whether proposed alternative routes remain accessible and if they have the potential to impact children and young people.

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off: Paul Anderson – 14/11/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Martin Polland – 21/11/2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted: N/A

South West

Copy of Order on legislation.gov.uk

The following lengths of the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road:

1. The westbound off slip road to Stirling Road, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
2. The westbound off slip road to Castle Street, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
3. The westbound on slip road from Springburn Road, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
4. The westbound on slip road from Loop U, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
5. The eastbound off slip road to Springburn Road, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
6. The eastbound on slip road from Castle Street, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
7. The eastbound on slip road from Stirling Road, Junction 15 (Townhead), a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
8. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 14 (Blochairn), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
9. The westbound on slip road at Junction 14 (Blochairn), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
10. The westbound off slip road at Junction 11 (Stepps Road), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
11. The westbound on slip road at Junction 11 (Stepps Road), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
12. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 11 (Stepps Road), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
13. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 11 (Stepps Road), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
14. The westbound off slip road at Junction 16 (Dobbies Loan), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
15. The westbound off slip road at Junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
16. The westbound on slip road at Junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
17. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
18. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
19. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 13 (Provan (M80)), a distance of 375 metres or thereby.
20. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 13 (Provan (M80)), a distance of 780 metres or thereby.
21. The westbound off slip road at Junction 23 (Dumbreck), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
22. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 23 (Dumbreck), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
23. The westbound off slip road at Junction 17 (West Graham Street), a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
24. The westbound on slip road at Junction 19 (Newton Street), a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
25. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 19 (Anderston), a distance of 150 metres or thereby.
26. The westbound on slip road at Junction 19 (Clydeside Expressway), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
27. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 20 (West Street), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
28. The westbound off slip road at Junction 24 (Helen Street), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
29. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 24 (Helen Street), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
30. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 30 (Craigton), a distance of 360 metres or thereby.
31. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 30 (Craigton), a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
32. The westbound off slip road at Junction 31 (West Ferry), a distance of 310 metres or thereby.
33. The westbound on slip road at Junction 31 (West Ferry), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
34. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 31 (West Ferry), a distance of 320 metres or thereby.
35. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 31 (West Ferry), a distance of 340 metres or thereby.
36. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 25A (Braehead), a distance of 1.25 kilometres or thereby.
37. The westbound off slip road at Junction 25A (Braehead), a distance of 1.25 kilometres or thereby.
38. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 28 (Glasgow Airport), a distance of 190 metres or thereby.
39. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 10 (Westerhouse), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
40. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Cartsburn Roundabout to Cartsdyke Roundabout, Greenock, a distance of 425 metres or thereby.
41. The Bullring Roundabout, Greenock, a distance of 301 metres or thereby.
42. The westbound off slip road at Junction 29A (Bishopton), a distance of 685 metres or thereby.
43. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 29A (Bishopton), a distance of 689 metres or thereby.
44. The M8 westbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Easterhouse), a distance of 450 metres or thereby.
45. The off slip road from the eastbound carriageway of the M8 to the southbound carriageway of the M73, a distance of 2.1 kilometres of thereby.
46. The on slip road from the Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the eastbound carriageway of the M8, a distance of 718 metres or thereby.
47. The off slip road from the westbound carriageway of the M8 to the Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 680 metres or thereby.
48. The on slip road from the northbound carriageway of the A725/A726 to the eastbound carriageway of the M8, a distance of 1.4 kilometres or thereby.
49. The slip road from the westbound carriageway of the M8 to the southbound carriageway of the A725/A726, a distance of 1 kilometres or thereby.
50. The off slip road from the eastbound carriageway of the M8 to the north roundabout at Eurocentral, a distance of 913 metres or thereby.
51. The on slip road from the south roundabout at Eurocentral to the westbound carriageway of the M8, a distance of 623 metres or thereby.
52. The off slip road from the eastbound carriageway of the M8 to the north roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 925 metres or thereby.
53. The on slip road from the south roundabout at Chapelhall to the westbound carriageway of the M8, a distance of 832 metres or thereby.
54. The westbound carriageway of the A8(M) from the point where the extended centreline of that carriageway intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the point where that carriageway merges with the circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout, a distance of 316 metres or thereby.
55. The eastbound carriageway of the A8(M) from the point where that carriageway merges with the circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout to the point where the extended centreline of the eastbound carriageway of the M8 intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 296 metres or thereby.
56. The circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout, a distance of 392 metres or thereby.
57. The westbound carriageway of the A8 from the point where the extended centreline of the westbound carriageway of the A8 intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout to a point 8 metres or thereby southeast of the point where the centreline of the westbound carriageway of the A8 intersects with the extended centreline of the road known as Ravenswood Road, Baillieston, a distance of 353 metres or thereby.
58. The eastbound carriageway of the A8 from a point 69 metres or thereby southeast of the point where the centreline of that carriageway intersects with the extended centreline of the road known as Swinton Avenue, Baillieston, to the point where the extended centreline of the eastbound carriageway of the A8 intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout, a distance of 322 metres or thereby.
59. The off slip road from the eastbound carriageway of the A8 to Newhouse Junction, a distance of 752 metres or thereby.
60. The on slip road from Newhouse Roundabout to the eastbound carriageway of the M8, a distance of 584 metres or thereby.
61. The on slip road from Newhouse Roundabout to the westbound carriageway of the A8, a distance of 977 metres or thereby.
62. The off slip road from the westbound carriageway of the M8 to Newhouse Junction, a distance of 643 metres or thereby.
63. The circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Chapelhall , a distance of 348 metres or thereby.
64. The northbound carriageway of Chapelhall North Link Road from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway at the north roundabout at Chapelhall, generally eastwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of B799 Bo’ness Road and B802 Woodhall Mill Road Roundabout, a distance of 251 metres or thereby.
65. The southbound carriageway of Chapelhall North Link Road from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway at B799 Bo’ness Road and B802 Woodhall Mill Road Roundabout generally south westwards, to where it meets the circulatory carriageway at the south roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 251 metres or thereby.
66. The southbound carriageway of Chapelhall Link Road from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Chapelhall generally southwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 147 metres or thereby.
67. The northbound carriageway of Chapelhall Link Road from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Chapelhall, generally northwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 157 metres or thereby.
68. The circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 353 metres or thereby.
69. The southbound carriageway of Chapelhall South Link Road from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Chapelhall, generally south eastwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of B799 Bo’ness Road and McNeil Drive Roundabout, a distance of 238 metres or thereby.
70. The northbound carriageway of Chapelhall South Link Road from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of B799 Bo’ness Road and McNeil Drive Roundabout, generally north westwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of the South Roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 239 metres or thereby.
71. The circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Eurocentral, a distance of 284 metres or thereby.
72. The southbound carriageway of the Eurocentral overbridge, a distance of 164 metres or thereby.
73. The northbound carriageway of the Eurocentral overbridge, a distance of 169 metres or thereby.
74. The circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Eurocentral, a distance of 295 metres or thereby.
75. The eastbound carriageway from the point where the extended centreline of that carriageway intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout to a point where the extended centreline of the eastbound carriageway of the A8 intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the junction of the A8 and the A89 Coatbridge Road, a distance of 844 metres or thereby.
76. The westbound carriageway from a point where the extended centreline of that carriageway intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout at the junction of the A8 and the A89 Coatbridge Road to the point where the extended centreline of the westbound carriageway of the A8 intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the Swinton Roundabout, a distance of 765 metres or thereby.
77. The circulatory carriageway of the roundabout situated at the junction of the A8 and the A89 Coatbridge Road, a distance of 254 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

78. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from a point 420 metres or thereby west of Junction 10 (Westerhouse) to Junction 18 (Charing Cross), a distance of 10.35 kilometres or thereby.
79. The westbound and eastbound carriageways from Junction 20 (West Street) to Junction 26 (Hillington), a distance of 7.6 kilometres or thereby.
80. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 24 (Helen Street), a distance of 440 metres or thereby.
81. The westbound on slip road at Junction 24 (Helen Street), a distance of 220 metres or thereby.
82. The westbound off slip road at Junction 25 (Cardonald), a distance of 580 metres or thereby.
83. The westbound on slip road at Junction 25 (Cardonald), a distance of 600 metres or thereby.
83. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 25 (Cardonald), a distance of 320 metres or thereby.
84. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 25 (Cardonald), a distance of 230 metres or thereby.
85. The westbound off slip road at Junction 26 (Hillington), a distance of 225 metres or thereby.
86. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 26 (Hillington), a distance of 310 metres or thereby.
87. The westbound off slip road at Junction 29 (St James), a distance of 130 metres or thereby.
88. The westbound on slip road at Junction 29 (St James), a distance of 210 metres or thereby.
89. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 29 (St James), a distance of 170 metres or thereby.
90. The westbound off slip road at Junction 30 (Craigton), a distance of 520 metres or thereby.
91. The westbound on slip road at Junction 30 (Craigton), a distance of 620 metres or thereby.
92. The eastbound carriageway of the M8 from a point directly under the centreline of the eastbound A8 (Baillieston), generally eastwards to a point directly over the centreline of the west side of the A73 Newhouse Roundabout, a distance of 10.8 kilometres or thereby.
93. The westbound carriageway of the M8 from a point directly over the centreline of the west side of the A73 Newhouse Roundabout generally westwards to a point directly under the centreline of the Eastbound A8 (Baillieston), a distance of 10.8 kilometres or thereby.
94. The eastbound carriageway of the A8 from a point directly over the centreline of the circulatory carriageway on the west side of the A73 Newhouse Roundabout generally eastwards to where it merges with the eastbound carriageway of the M8 at Newhouse, a distance of 1.8 kilometres or thereby.
95. The westbound carriageway of the A8 from where it diverges from the M8 at Newhouse, generally westwards to a point directly over the centreline of the circulatory carriageway on the west side of the A73 Newhouse Roundabout, a distance of 1.8 kilometres or thereby.
96. The eastbound carriageway of the A8 from where the extended centreline of that carriageway intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout situated at the junction of the A8 and the A89 Coatbridge Road, generally eastwards, to a point over the centreline of the A752 Aitkenhead Road, a distance of 1.6 kilometres or thereby.
97. The westbound carriageway of the A8 from a point over the centreline of the A752 Aitkenhead Road, generally westwards, to where the extended centreline of that carriageway intersects with the centreline of the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout situated at the junction of the A8 and the A89 Coatbridge Road, a distance of 1.63 kilometres or thereby.
98. The eastbound carriageway of the A8 from a point directly under the central reservation of the A725/A726 Shawhead – East Kilbride – Phillipshill Roundabout Trunk Road, generally eastwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Eurocentral, a distance of 2.45 kilometres or thereby.
99. The westbound carriageway of the A8 from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Eurocentral, generally westwards to a point directly below the central reservation of the A725/A726 Shawhead – East Kilbride – Phillipshill Roundabout Trunk Road, a distance of 2.45 kilometres or thereby.
100. The eastbound carriageway of the A8 from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Eurocentral, generally eastwards to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Chapelhall, a distance of 1.34 kilometres or thereby.
101. The westbound carriageway of the A8 from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Chapelhall, generally westwards, to where it meets the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Eurocentral, a distance of 1.36 kilometres or thereby.
102. The eastbound carriageway of the A8 from where it diverges the circulatory carriageway of the north roundabout at Chapelhall, generally eastwards to a point directly over the centreline of the circulatory carriageway on the west side of the A73 Newhouse Roundabout, a distance of 2.1 kilometres or thereby.
103. The westbound carriageway of the A8 from a point directly over the centreline of the circulatory carriageway on the west side of the A73 Newhouse Roundabout, generally westwards to where it merges with the circulatory carriageway of the south roundabout at Chapelhall , a distance of 2.1 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

104. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Newark Roundabout, Port Glasgow to Cartsburn Roundabout, Greenock, a distance of 8.75 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 30mph speed restriction.

The following length of the M73 Maryville – Mollinsburn Trunk Road:

105. The slip road from Daldowie Junction to the Northbound carriageway of the M73, a distance of 469 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The following lengths of the M74/A74(M) Glasgow – Carlisle Trunk Road:

106. The southbound off slip road at Junction 11 (Poniel), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
107. The northbound on slip road at Junction 11 (Poniel), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
108. The southbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Wellburn), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
109. The northbound off slip road at Junction 10 (Wellburn), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
110. The northbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Wellburn), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
111. The southbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Draffan), a distance of 1.3 kilometres or thereby.
112. The southbound off slip road at Junction 8 (Canderside), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
113. The southbound on slip road at Junction 8 (Canderside), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
114. The northbound off slip road at Junction 8 (Canderside), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
115. The northbound on slip road at Junction 8 (Canderside), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
116. The southbound off slip road to Motherwell at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
117. The southbound on slip road from Motherwell at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
118. The northbound off slip road to Hamilton at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
119. The northbound on slip road from Hamilton at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 1 kilometre or thereby.
120. The southbound off slip road at Junction 7 (Merryton), a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
121. The northbound on slip road at Junction 7 (Merryton), a distance of 750 metres or thereby.
122. The northbound on slip road at Junction 2A (Fullarton), a distance of 529 metres or thereby.
123. The southbound off slip road at Junction 2A (Fullarton), a distance of 409 metres or thereby.
124. The northbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Cambuslang), a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
125. The northbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Cambuslang), a distance of 442 metres or thereby.
126. The southbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Cambuslang), a distance of 293 metres or thereby.
127. The southbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Cambuslang), a distance of 324 metres or thereby.
128. The northbound off slip road at Junction 1A (Polmadie), a distance of 404 metres or thereby.
129. The northbound on slip road at Junction 1A (Polmadie), a distance of 443 metres or thereby.
130. The southbound off slip road at Junction 1A (Polmadie), a distance of 333 metres or thereby.
131. The northbound off slip road at Junction 1 (Kingston), a distance of 496 metres or thereby.
132. The southbound on slip road at Junction 1 (Kingston), a distance of 439 metres or thereby.
133. The slip road from the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road to the northbound carriageway of the M74, a distance of 961 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

134. The southbound and northbound carriageways from Junction 8 (Canderside) to Junction 12 (Millbank), a distance of 18 kilometres or thereby.
135. The southbound and northbound carriageways from the permanent speed restriction sign south of Junction 1A (Polmadie) to a point 600 metres or thereby north of Junction 3A (Daldowie), Daldowie Drive over bridge, a distance of 7.2 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

136. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 8 (Canderside) to Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 9 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the M80 Glasgow – Stirling Trunk Road:

137. The southbound off slip road to the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road westbound at Junction 1 (Provan), a distance of 1.1 kilometres or thereby.
138. The southbound off slip road to Provan at Junction 1 (Provan), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
139. The northbound on slip road from the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road eastbound at Junction 1 (Provan), a distance of 1.3 kilometres or thereby.
141. The northbound on slip road from Provan at Junction 1 (Provan), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

142. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 1 (Provan) to Junction 2 (Robroyston), a distance of 4.6 kilometres or thereby.
143. The northbound carriageway from Junction 2 (Robroyston) to the off slip road at Junction 3 (Hornshill), a distance of 1.9 kilometres or thereby.
144. The southbound carriageway from the on slip road at Junction 3 (Hornshill) to Junction 2 (Robroyston), a distance of 1.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the M77/A77 Glasgow – Stranraer Trunk Road:

145. Stair Drive, Stranraer, a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
146. The northbound off slip road at Spittalhill, Kilmarnock, a distance of 750 metres or thereby.
147. The northbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Nitshill), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
148. The northbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Barrhead Road), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
149. The southbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Barrhead Road), a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
150. The southbound on slip road at Junction 1 (Dumbreck Road), a distance of 175 metres or thereby.
151. The northbound on slip road at Junction 1 (Dumbreck Road), a distance of 270 metres or thereby.
152. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 2 (Barrhead Road) to Junction 3 (Nitshill), a distance of 1.8 kilometres or thereby.
153. The northbound off slip road at Bellfield Interchange, Kilmarnock, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
154. The southbound on slip road at Bellfield Interchange, Kilmarnock, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
155. The northbound on slip road at Bellfield Interchange, Kilmarnock, a distance of 750 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

156. The southbound off slip road at Junction 4 (Crookfur), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
157. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 1 (Dumbreck) to Junction 5 (Maidenhill), a distance of 10.85 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

158. The southbound on slip road at Spittalhill, Kilmarnock, a distance of 1.2 kilometres or thereby.
159. From a point 375 metres or thereby south of Polymodie Bridge, southwards to the 30mph speed limit sign at the north end of Cairnryan, a distance of 1.6 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction.

160. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Meiklewood Interchange, Kilmarnock to the Whitletts Roundabout, Ayr, a distance of 22 kilometres or thereby.
161. From Whitletts Roundabout to a distance 100 metres or thereby south of Knoweholm at its junction with the B77 at Knoweholm, a distance of 11.3 kilometres or thereby.
162. From a distance 100 metres or thereby south of its junction with Knowelom at the B77 to a point 130 metres or thereby north of Broomknowes Farm Access Road, a distance of 5 kilometres or thereby.
163. From a distance 250 metres or thereby south of Broomknowes Farm Access Road to the national speed limit sign at the south of Girvan, a distance of 21 kilometres or thereby.
164. From the national speed limit sign at the south end of Girvan to the national speed limit sign at the north end of Cairnryan, a distance of 44.5 kilometres or thereby.
165. From the national speed limit sign at the south end of Cairnryan to its junction with Stair Drive, Stranraer, a distance of 7.4 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 40mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the M898/A898 Erskine Bridge Trunk Road:

166. The northbound off slip road to the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road southbound carriageway, Old Kilpatrick, a distance of 620 metres or thereby.
167. The southbound on slip road from the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road southbound carriageway, Old Kilpatrick, a distance of 510 metres or thereby.
168. The northbound off slip road to the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road northbound carriageway, Old Kilpatrick, a distance of 450 metres or thereby.
169. The southbound on slip road from the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road northbound carriageway, Old Kilpatrick, a distance of 260 metres or thereby.
170. The southbound off slip road at Junction 1, (Craigton (M8)), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
171. The southbound on slip road at Junction 1, (Craigton (M8)), a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
172. The northbound off slip road at Junction 1, (Craigton (M8)), a distance of 660 metres or thereby.
173. The northbound on slip road at Junction 1, (Craigton (M8)), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the A725/A726 Shawhead – East Kilbride – Phillipshill Roundabout Trunk Road:

174. The northbound carriageway from Mavor Roundabout to its junction with the northbound A725 from Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 750 metres or thereby.
175. The northbound carriageway from Whirlies Roundabout to its junction with Whirlies Bypass, East Kilbride, a distance of 980 metres or thereby.
176. The southbound carriageway from its junction with Whirlies Bypass to Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
177. The northbound off slip road to Hamilton Road, High Blantyre, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
178. The slip road from the northbound carriageway of the A725/A726 to the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road, a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
179. The slip road from the northbound carriageway of the A725/A726 to the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road from a point on that slip road directly opposite the junction of the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road with the unnamed road which runs in a north-south direction parallel to Clydeview Street in a north easterly then north westerly direction to a point 39 metres or thereby east of where the extended centreline of that slip road intersects with the centreline of the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road, a distance of 44 metres or thereby.
180. The circulatory carriageway of the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 802 metres or thereby.
181. The slip road from the Raith Roundabout to the northbound carriageway of the A725/A726, a distance of 880 metres or thereby.
182. The slip road from the southbound carriageway of the A725/A726 to the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
183. The slip road from the Raith Roundabout to the southbound carriageway of the A725/A726, a distance of 431 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

184. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from West Mains Roundabout, East Kilbride to Righead Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 1.5 kilometres or thereby.
185. The Eaglesham Road Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.
186. The southbound off slip road at Douglas Street, Blantyre, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
187. The southbound on slip road at Douglas Street, Blantyre, a distance of 220 metres or thereby.
188. The northbound off slip road at Douglas Street, Blantyre, a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
189. The northbound on slip road at Douglas Street, Blantyre, a distance of 360 metres or thereby.
190. The southbound off slip road to Whistleberry Road, Blantyre, a distance of 260 metres or thereby.
191. The southbound on slip road at Glasgow Road, Blantyre, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
192. The northbound on slip road at Glasgow Road, Blantyre, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
193. The southbound off slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
194. The southbound on slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
195. The northbound off slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
196. The northbound on slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
197. The northbound off slip road at Craighead, Blantyre, a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
198. The northbound on slip road at Craighead, Blantyre, a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
199. The northbound and southbound carriageways for Whirlies Bypass from its diverge to Mavor Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
200. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the north side of New Bothwell Bridge, Bothwell, to Birniehill Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 9.6 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

201. The southbound carriageway from a point 263 metres or thereby northeast of the point where the slip road to Diamond Junction diverges from the southbound carriageway, generally southwards to a point under the centreline of James Street at Diamond Junction, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
202. The northbound carriageway from a point under the centreline of James Street at Diamond Junction, generally northwards to a point 61 metres or thereby northeast of the point where the slip road from Diamond Junction to the northbound carriageway merges with that carriageway, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
203. The southbound carriageway from a point directly over the centreline of the northbound on/off slip road at Orbiston Junction, generally southwards to a point 573 metres or thereby south of a point directly below the centreline of the circulatory carriageway at the south side of Raith Roundabout, a distance of 2.1 kilometres or thereby.
204. The northbound carriageway from a point 573 metres or thereby south of a point directly below the centreline of the circulatory carriageway at the south side of Raith Interchange, generally northwards to a point directly over the centreline of the northbound on/off slip road at Orbiston Junction, a distance of 2.1 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking; a 40mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

205. The southbound carriageway from a point 42 metres or thereby south of the centrepoint of the junction of the A725/A726, Hagmill Road and Kirkshaws Road, to a point 263 metres or thereby northeast of the point where the slip road to Diamond Junction diverges from the southbound carriageway, a distance of 1.4 kilometres or thereby.
206. The northbound carriageway from a point 61 metres or thereby northeast of the point where the slip road from Diamond Junction to the northbound carriageway merges with that carriageway, to a point 42 metres or thereby southwest of the centrepoint of the junction of the A725/A726, Hagmill Road and Kirkshaws Road, a distance of 1.4 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking; a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A737/A738 St James Interchange – Kilwinning – Hawkhill Trunk Road:

207. The eastbound on slip road at Kilbarchan Interchange, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
From its junction with the B777, Beith to its junction with the B707, Dalry, a distance of 4.7 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the B707, Dalry to its junction with Wilsons Car Auctions, a distance of 2.7 kilometres or thereby.
From the entrance of the private property known as Wilsons Car Auctions, Dalry to its junction with Howgate, Kilwinning, a distance of 4.7 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

211. The westbound off slip road at Kilbarchan Interchange, a distance of 306 metres or thereby.
212. From Smithston Bridge, Kilwinning to Howgate, Kilwinning, a distance of 1.32 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

213. From Kilbarchan Interchange, Johnstone to Roadhead Roundabout, Lochwinnoch, a distance of 9.5 kilometres or thereby.
From Manrahead Roundabout, Beith to the Highfield Roundabout, a distance of 4.8 kilometres or thereby.
From its junction with the B707, Dalry to the 30mph speed limit sign at the east end of Dalry, a distance of 150 metres or thereby.
216. From its junction with the B780, Roche Way, Dalry, to its junction with the B714, Dalry, a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
217. From its entrance of the private property known as Wilsons Car Auctions, Dalry to its junction with Cockenzie Road, Dalgarven, a distance of 2 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 40mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

218. From Clerksbridge Toll, to Manrahead Roundabout, Beith, a distance of 3 kilometres or thereby.
219. From the 30mph speed limit sign at the east end of Dalry to its junction with the B780, Roche Way, Dalry, a distance of 750 metres or thereby.
220. From its junction with Cockenzie Road, Dalgarven to its junction with Howgate, Kilwinning, a distance of 3 kilometres or thereby.
221. From its junction with Howgate, Kilwinning to Pennyburn Roundabout, Kilwinning, a distance of 3.7 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed

restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road:

222. The southbound on slip road at Renton, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
223. The southbound off slip road at Renton, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
224. The northbound off slip road at Renton, a distance of 755 metres or thereby.
225. The northbound carriageway at its junction with the A814, Dumbarton, from a point 50 metres or thereby south of the junction to a point 50 metres or thereby north of the junction, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

226. Stoneymollan Roundabout, Alexandria, a distance of 260 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

227. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Barloan Roundabout, Dumbarton to Stoneymollan Roundabout, Alexandria, a distance of 6.3 kilometres or thereby.
228. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Mountblow Road, Clydebank to Dunglass Roundabout, Old Kilpatrick, including the access road to Old Kilpatrick, a distance of 7 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 40mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

229. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Barloan Roundabout, Dumbarton to Dunglass Roundabout, Bowling, a distance of 4.3 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed

restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A78 Greenock – Prestwick Trunk Road:

230. From Dunlop Street Roundabout to South Street Roundabout, Greenock, a distance of 1.25 kilometres or thereby.
231. From its junction with Auchmead Road to its junction with Cumberland Road, Greenock, a distance of 540 metres or thereby.
232. The southbound carriageway from its junction with Newton Street to its junction with South Street, Greenock, a distance of 190 metres or thereby.
233. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Kilblain Street Roundabout to the Bullring Roundabout, Greenock, a distance of 340 metres or thereby.
234. The southbound on slip road at Collenan, Troon, a distance of 600 metres or thereby.
235. The northbound on slip road at Collenan, Troon, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
236. The northbound on slip road at Loans, Troon, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

237. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Bankfoot Roundabout to the 30mph speed limit sign at Flatterton Road, Greenock, a distance of 2.85 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

From South Street Roundabout to the national speed restriction sign at Flatterton Road, Greenock, a distance of 3.95 kilometres or thereby.
239. From its junction with the A770, Bankfoot Roundabout to Montfode Roundabout, Ardrossan, a distance of 27.5 kilometres or thereby.
240. From Montfode Roundabout, Ardrossan, to Pennyburn Roundabout, Kilwinning, a distance of 6.5 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed

restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

241. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Montfode Roundabout, Ardrossan to the Dutchhouse Roundabout, Prestwick, a distance of 26 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 40mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road:

242. The northbound carriageway from a point 13 metres or thereby northeast of where the extended centreline of that carriageway intersects with the centreline of the B7071 Hamilton Road to a point where the northbound carriageway of the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road meets the circulatory carriageway of the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 635 metres or thereby.
The southbound carriageway from the point where that carriageway diverges from the circulatory carriageway of the Raith Roundabout to a point 15 metres or thereby northeast of where the centreline of the B7071 Hamilton Road intersects with the extended centreline of the southbound carriageway of the A7071 Bellshill Trunk Road, a distance of 636 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

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 South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 8) Order 2024, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).

Type of proposal: 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 South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 8) Order 2024”. This order allows for the temporary prohibition of traffic and overtaking, as well as temporary speed restrictions, to be placed on the lengths of trunk road specified in the schedule of the order for a period beginning on 1 December 2024 and ending on 1 March 2025. The order affects sections of the: M74/A74(M), M77/A77, A725/A726, A78, A737/A738, M80, M8/A8/A8(M), M898/A898, A701, A76, A75, A751 and M73 roads throughout the South West of Scotland, to varying lengths as set out in the order. The prohibitions and restrictions provided by the order will come into effect where the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. The order will not prevent emergency vehicles from using those lengths of road unless unsafe to do so. Safe access will be provided if possible based on the circumstances surrounding the closure, or alternative routes which do not add significant travel time will be provided. . The roadworks are required maintain the road infrastructure and prevent damage.

Start date of proposal’s: 01/11/2024

Start date of CRWIA process: 01/11/2024

With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights?

During the development of this order, the operating company responsible for the roadworks has assessed whether the temporary prohibitions and/or restrictions allowed by this order will 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. We intend to keep any such impacts to an absolute minimum and avoid them where possible. Additionally, regard has been given to ensure reasonable diversion routes which do not add significant commuting time. Due to the extensive nature of the order which can amount to a significant number of works throughout the duration of the order, this assessment will proportionately assess that due to the extensive amount of roads covered, there is the potential for access to a number of venues, facilities and buildings used by children and young people to be affected. Therefore, there is the potential for the order to impact children and young people’s right to education (article 28), right to health and health services (article 24), right to leisure play and culture (article 31), and freedom of thought, belief and religion (article 14).

However, the purpose behind the order is to maintain the safety of the roads in South West Scotland and therefore, we consider these works to have a positive impact both directly and in-directly to article 3 (the best interests of the child) and article 6 (right to life, survival and development).

Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal.

From:

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

Utilising mapping tools, the operating company can identify buildings such as schools and hospitals which could possess a risk. Once impacted stakeholders are identified (schools, hospitals etc), contact is made to discuss the impact works will have on each individual stakeholder. The works go through stakeholder consultation in advance of them being carried out, including liaison with local authorities and Police Scotland, and feedback is obtained on any required adjustments to the traffic management or work proposals.

Where work may cause an impact, the operating company effectively uses tools such as Traffic Impact Assessments or general knowledge to plan works at the most effective time.

While there is the potential for access to areas to be impacted or limited as a result of the order (until we add our planning measures prior to the order commencing), undertaking repairs provides a general positive impact to the public, including children, by reducing the chances of a potential risk to public safety, and identifying roads in need of repair early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

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.

This assessment has identified any potential intended impacts and we have analysed the evidence available at the point of planning the order. There is the potential for unintended situations occurring which cannot be planned for throughout the duration of this order, such as a pothole occurring which would require a road or lane closure to undertake a repair. However, as per the current process, the availability of suitable alternative routes which do not limit access to spaces utilised by children and young people will be given due regard.

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

Utilising the mapping process allowed the operating company to identify buildings which may be impacted by the order in terms of accessibility. This was then further understood through engagement with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders to provide input on potential impacts and the best ways to mitigate against these.

From the evidence described above, suitable diversion routes would be put in place should they be required which take into account the potential impacts.

The identification of required roadworks allows for us to plan these works in order to uphold children’s right to life, survival and development, through completing these works and protecting public safety.

Additionally, planning of these works allows for the Operating Companies to identify any buildings and/ or facilities which children and young people may access near that stretch of road, and plan mitigations if access to these are restricted. This is outlined in question 9.

What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)

The operating company assessed if the closure and/ or restrictions provided in this order had a potential to restrict access to such an extent that it would require additional measures to be put in place. This allowed for general planning procedures to mitigate against any potentially negative impacts. Therefore, while mitigations were put in place in the planning, this is current process for these orders so did not require a change to process. If any unintended situations occur during the time this order is in operation, these will be mitigated against in the same way.

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):

Children’s Rights

Applicable answer(s): Positive and Negative

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).

The positive impact will relate to the best interests of the child (article 3) and children’s rights to life, survival and development (article 6) by allowing road closures and speed restrictions in accordance with this order necessary to repair the road, protecting public safety by maintaining the effective use of the road.

If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?

Suitable alternative routes were identified which did not add significant additional time. Also, if there were any potential issues impacting these buildings, the works would be carried out at night which would eliminate the potential impact. Therefore, following the mitigations as outlined below, we do not anticipate a potential negative impact to children and young people’s rights as set out in the UNCRC Act.

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

Limited or restricted access to a number of buildings used by children (without planning measures put in place).

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Consideration of the timing of roadworks to limit the impact to the public, including children.

Provision of suitable diversion routes, limiting the impact of closures to the public.

Case by case planning of the best way to supply access to these roads in a safe manner to emergency vehicles.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Prior to the order commencing the planning for these mitigating actions was mapped out so will be put in place when works begin.

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: Yes

If yes, please provide and explanation below:

Yes - safety of the public, including young people, is essential, and will be positively impacted by undertaking roadworks to maintain the roads in accordance with this order.

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 proposed alternative routes remain accessible..

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off: Neil Lang – 21/11/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Martin Polland – 21/11/2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 15/11/2024

South East

Copy of Order on legislation.gov.uk

The following lengths of the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road:

The eastbound off slip road at Junction 4 (Whitburn), a distance of 344 metres or thereby.
The eastbound on slip road at Junction 4 (Whitburn), a distance of 450 metres or thereby.
The westbound off slip road at Junction 4 (Whitburn), a distance of 390 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at Junction 4 (Whitburn), a distance of 305 metres or thereby.
The westbound off slip road at Junction 4A (Heartlands), a distance of 356 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at Junction 4A (Heartlands), a distance of 723 metres or thereby.
The eastbound off slip road at Junction 4A (Heartlands), a distance of 344 metres or thereby.
The eastbound on slip road at Junction 4A (Heartlands), a distance of 726 metres or thereby.
The westbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 410 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 312 metres or thereby.
The eastbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
The eastbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 255 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The eastbound carriageway from the on slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts) to the on slip road at Junction 3A (Starlaw), a distance of 14.9 kilometres or thereby.
The westbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 3A (Starlaw) to the off slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 13.8 kilometres or thereby.
The westbound carriageway from the on slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts) to a point 640 metres or thereby east of a point directly over the centreline of Bothwellshields Road, east of Junction 6 (Newhouse), a distance of 5.9 kilometres or thereby.
The eastbound carriageway from a point 640 metres or thereby east of a point directly over the centreline of Bothwellshields Road, east of Junction 6 (Newhouse,) to the off slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 5.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The westbound carriageway from the roundabout at Junction 1 (Hermiston) to its junction with the on slip road from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Junction 2 (Claylands), a distance of 7.1 kilometres or thereby.
The eastbound carriageway from its junction with the off slip road at Junction 2 (Claylands) to Junction 1 (Hermiston), a distance of 7 kilometres or thereby.
The westbound carriageway from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road on slip road at Junction 2 (Claylands) to its junction with the on slip road at Junction 3A (Starlaw), a distance of 13.2 kilometres or thereby.
The eastbound carriageway from its junction with the off slip road at Junction 3A (Starlaw) to its junction with the off slip road at Junction 2 (Claylands), a distance of 12.6 kilometres or thereby.
The eastbound carriageway from the on slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts) to the on slip road at Junction 3A (Starlaw), a distance of 14.9 kilometres or thereby.
The westbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 3A (Starlaw) to the off slip road at Junction 5 (Shotts), a distance of 13.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road:

The southbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Philpstoun), a distance of 540

metres or thereby.

The northbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Philpstoun), a distance of 475

metres or thereby.

The northbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Burghmuir), a distance of 360 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Burghmuir), a distance of 730 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Junction 4 (Lathallan), a distance of 510 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Junction 4 (Lathallan), a distance of 524 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 4 (Lathallan), a distance of 268 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 4 (Lathallan), a distance of 572 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Cadgers Brae), a distance of 503 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Cadgers Brae), a distance of 265 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Cadgers Brae), a distance of 102 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Cadgers Brae), a distance of 506 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 6 (Earls Gate), a distance of 420 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Junction 6 (Earls Gate), a distance of 336 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from the northbound off slip road at Junction 1A (Kirkliston) to the northbound on slip road at Junction 10

(Craigforth), a distance of 44.6 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction and a 40mph speed restriction.

The circulatory carriageway of the Pirnhall Roundabout at Junction 9, a distance of 830 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road:

The northbound off slip road at Junction 1B (Ferrytoll), a distance of 480 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Junction 1B (Ferrytoll), a distance of 470 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 1B (Ferrytoll), a distance of 325 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 1B (Ferrytoll), a distance of 904 metres or thereby.
The southbound carriageway from the on slip road at Junction 1B (Ferrytoll) to a point 300 metres or thereby west of the point where the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road crosses Standingstane Road, Dalmeny, a distance of 6.4 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound carriageway from where the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road merge at Scotstoun north to the off slip road at Junction 1B (Ferrytoll), a distance of 6.1 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The southbound carriageway from the diverge at Scotstoun Junction to the

merge with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road eastbound at Junction 1A (Kirkliston), a distance of 4.3 kilometres or thereby.

The northbound carriageway from the diverge at Junction 1A (Kirkliston) to

the merge with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Scotstoun Junction, a distance of 4.9 kilometres or thereby.

The southbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath) to the off slip road at Junction 2 (Masterton), a distance of 4.7 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound carriageway from the on slip road at Junction 2 (Masterton) to the off slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 4.1 kilometres or thereby.
From the merge of the southbound off slip road with the northbound off slip road at Humbie to the merge with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Scotstoun, a distance of 3.5 kilometres or thereby.
From the diverge of the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Scotstoun to the diverge of the slip roads at Humbie, a distance of 3.3 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

From the merge of the southbound off slip road with the northbound off slip road at Humbie to the merge with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Scotstoun, a distance of 3.5 kilometres or thereby.
From the diverge of the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Scotstoun to the diverge of the slip roads at Humbie, a distance of 3.3 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

The following length of the M73 Maryville – Mollinsburn Trunk Road:

The southbound carriageway from the diverge from the M80 Glasgow – Stirling Trunk Road at Junction 4 (Westfield) to a point 200 metres or thereby south of Junction 3 (Mollinsburn), a distance of 2.7 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of theA823(M) Pitreavie Spur Trunk Road:

From the junction with Pitreavie Roundabout east to the merge with the southbound carriageway of the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road at Junction 2, Masterton Interchange, a distance of 1.9 kilometres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 2 Masterton Interchange, south, then

west to Pitreavie Roundabout, a distance of 2.62 kilometres or thereby.

The northbound on slip road at Masterton Bridge, a distance of 284 metres or thereby.
From the diverge of the northbound M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road off slip road to the merge with the westbound carriageway of the A823(M) Pitreavie Spur Trunk Road, a distance of 611 metres or thereby.
The westbound carriageway from the merge with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, southbound off slip road west to the Pitreavie Roundabout, a distance of 987 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the M876/A876 Dennyloanhead – Kilbagie Roundabout Trunk Road:

The northbound combined on and off slip road at Junction 1 (Checkbar), a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 1 (Checkbar), a distance of 260 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 1 (Checkbar), a distance of 330

metres or thereby.

The southbound on slip road at Junction 2 (North Broomage), a distance of 1.08 kilometres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Junction 2 (North Broomage), a distance of 1.02 kilometres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 2, Glenbervie, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Junction 2, Glenbervie, a distance of 425 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 7 (Kinnaird) to the M80 Glasgow – Stirling Trunk Road, Junction 5 (Bankhead), a distance of 8.4 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 7 (Kinnaird) to the M80 Glasgow – Stirling Trunk Road, Junction 5 (Bankhead), a distance of 8.4 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the M80 Glasgow – Stirling Trunk Road:

The northbound combined on/off slip road at Junction 7, Haggs, a distance of 510 metres or thereby.
The combined southbound on/off slip road at Junction 7, Haggs, a distance of 653 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Junction 6A (Castlecary), a distance of 272 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 6 (Old Inns), a distance of 415 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Auchenkilns), a distance of 356 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Auchenkilns), a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 6 (Old Inns), a distance of 415 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Junction 4A (Low Wood), a distance of 880 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 4A (Low Wood), a distance of 496 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Junction 4 (Westfield), a distance of 490 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Junction 4 (Westfield), a distance of 697 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from Bankton Farm road bridge to the Myothill overbridge at Denny, a distance of 1.96 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

The northbound carriageway from Junction 6 (Old Inns) to a point 250 metres or thereby north of Junction 7 (Haggs), a distance of 4.7 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of theA1 Edinburgh – Berwick Upon Tweed Trunk Road:

The northbound on slip road at Old Craighall Junction, a distance of 373 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Old Craighall Junction, a distance of 257 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Old Craighall Junction, a distance of 381 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Old Craighall Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Wallyford Junction, a distance of 617 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Wallyford Junction, a distance of 231 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Wallyford Junction, a distance of 354 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Wallyford Junction, a distance of 433 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Dolphingstone Junction, a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Dolphingstone Junction, a distance of 318 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Dolphingstone Junction, a distance of 391 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Dolphingstone Junction, a distance of 233 metres or thereby.
The northbound off slip road at Gladsmuir Junction, a distance of 407 metres or thereby.
The southbound on slip road at Gladsmuir Junction, a distance of 394 metres or thereby.
The southbound off slip road at Gladsmuir Junction, a distance of 394 metres or thereby.
The northbound on slip road at Gladsmuir Junction, a distance of 368 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from the Abbotsview Junction

to the Old Craighall Junction, a distance of 22 kilometres or thereby.

From Skateraw Railway Bridge to the A1107 Coldingham Junction, a

distance of 7.2 kilometres or thereby.

The dual carriageway at Lamberton to the English border, a distance of 1.44

kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The northbound and southbound carriageways from the Abbotsview Junction to the Old Craighall Junction, a distance of 22 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

From the A1107 Eyemouth Junction to the dual carriageway section at Lamberton, a distance of 4.7 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 30mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass:

The eastbound off slip road at the A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road, Millerhill Junction, a distance of 338 metres or thereby.
The eastbound on slip road at the A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road, Millerhill Junction, a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at the A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road, Millerhill Junction, a distance of 395 metres or thereby.
The westbound off slip road at the A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road, Millerhill Junction, a distance of 395 metres or thereby.
The eastbound off slip road at Gilmerton Junction, a distance of 386 metres or

thereby.

The westbound on slip road at Gilmerton Junction, a distance of 305 metres or

thereby.

The eastbound off slip road at Lasswade Junction, a distance of 492 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at Lasswade Junction, a distance of 440 metres or thereby.
The westbound on slip road at Straiton Junction, a distance of 203 metres or

thereby.

The westbound off slip road at Straiton Junction, a distance of 434 metres or thereby.
The eastbound off slip road at Straiton Junction, a distance of 361 metres or thereby.
The eastbound on slip road at Straiton Junction, a distance of 551 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Old Craighall Junction to

Sheriffhall Roundabout, a distance of 3.4 kilometres or thereby.

The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Lothianburn Junction to

Baberton Junction, a distance of 5.4 kilometres or thereby.

The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Sheriffhall Roundabout to the Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 7.2 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Old Craighall Junction to Sheriffhall Roundabout, a distance of 3.4 kilometres or thereby.
The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Lothianburn Junction to Baberton Junction, a distance of 5.4 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 50mph speed restriction.

The following lengths of the A985 Kincardine – Rosyth Trunk Road:

From the Higgins Neuk Roundabout to the Junction of the B9037 at Culross

Cemetery, a distance of 7.5 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

From the junction of the B9156 to the Kings Road Junction, Rosyth, a distance of 2.98 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A702 Edinburgh – Abington Trunk Road:

From the junction with the A766 at Nine Mile Burn to the A703 Hillend Junction, a distance of 11.5 kilometres or thereby.
From the A721 Melbourne Junction to the A72 Junction, south of Biggar, a distance of 10 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road:

From the A6124 Cousland Junction to the Carfraemill Roundabout, a distance of 19.7 kilometres or thereby.
From the A6105 Junction in Earlston to the A6091 Junction at Ravenswood

Roundabout, a distance of 4.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

The following lengths of the A6091/A7 Melrose – Galashiels – Carlisle Trunk Road:

From Kingsknowe Roundabout to Ravenswood Roundabout (A68), a distance of 7.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 40mph speed restriction.

From the B709 Junction in Langholm south to the English Border, a distance of 12.8 kilometres or thereby.
From Kingsknowe Roundabout to Ravenswood Roundabout (A68), a distance of 7.8 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking, a 30mph speed restriction and a 10mph speed restriction when there is a convoy in operation.

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 South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 11) Order 2024, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).

Type of proposal: 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

Start date of proposal’s: 01/11/2024

Start date of CRWIA process: 01/11/2024

With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights?

Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal.

From:

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

Utilising mapping tools, the operating company can identify buildings such as schools and hospitals which could possess a risk. Once impacted stakeholders are identified (schools, hospitals etc), contact is made to discuss the impact works will have on each individual stakeholder. The works go through stakeholder consultation in advance of them being carried out, including liaison with local authorities and Police Scotland, and feedback is obtained on any required adjustments to the traffic management or work proposals.

Where work may cause an impact, the operating company effectively uses tools such as Traffic Impact Assessments or general knowledge to plan works at the most effective time.

While there is the potential for access to areas to be impacted or limited as a result of the order (until we add our planning measures prior to the order commencing), undertaking repairs provides a general positive impact to the public, including children, by reducing the chances of a potential risk to public safety, and identifying roads in need of repair early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

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.

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

Utilising the mapping process allowed the operating company to identify buildings which may be impacted by the order in terms of accessibility. This was then further understood through engagement with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders to provide input on potential impacts and the best ways to mitigate against these.

From the evidence described above, suitable diversion routes would be put in place should they be required which take into account the potential impacts.

What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)

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):

Children’s Rights

Applicable answer(s): Positive and Negative

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).

If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?

Suitable alternative routes were identified which did not add significant additional time. Also, if there were any potential issues impacting these buildings, the works would be carried out at night which would eliminate the potential impact. Therefore, following the mitigations as outlined below, we do not anticipate a potential negative impact to children and young people’s rights as set out in the UNCRC Act.

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

Limited or restricted access to a number of buildings used by children (without planning measures put in place).

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Consideration of the timing of roadworks to limit the impact to the public, including children.

Provision of suitable diversion routes, limiting the impact of closures to the public.

Case by case planning of the best way to supply access to these roads in a safe manner to emergency vehicles.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Prior to the order commencing the planning for these mitigating actions was mapped out so will be put in place when works begin.

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: Yes

If yes, please provide and explanation below:

Yes - safety of the public, including young people, is essential, and will be positively impacted by undertaking roadworks to maintain the roads in accordance with this order.

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 proposed alternative routes remain accessible..

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off: Neil Lang – 21/11/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Martin Polland – 21/11/2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 15/11/2024

Start date 1 Dec 2024 End date 2 Mar 2025 Status

Current

Region

The North East, North West, South East (No. 11) and South West (No. 8) Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2024

North West

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

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

Conclusion

Mitigation Record

Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Date action to be taken or was taken

Post Assessment Review and sign-off

North East

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

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

Conclusion

Mitigation Record

Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Date action to be taken or was taken

Post Assessment Review and sign-off

South West

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

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

Conclusion

Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Case by case planning of the best way to supply access to these roads in a safe manner to emergency vehicles. Date action to be taken or was taken

Post Assessment Review and sign-off

South East

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

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Introduction

Conclusion

Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Case by case planning of the best way to supply access to these roads in a safe manner to emergency vehicles. Date action to be taken or was taken

Post Assessment Review and sign-off

Case by case planning of the best way to supply access to these roads in a safe manner to emergency vehicles.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Case by case planning of the best way to supply access to these roads in a safe manner to emergency vehicles.

Date action to be taken or was taken