The A82 Trunk Road (Spean Bridge) (Temporary Prohibition on use of road) Order 2025
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles on that length of the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road from its junction with U1006 Insh Road, Spean Bridge, generally north eastwards to its junction with the A86, Spean Bridge, then generally north westwards to its junction with B8004, Spean Bridge, a distance of 1.9 kilometres or thereby.
The Order, which is required to facilitate the Commando Speed March 2025 and to enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 8 March until 9 March 2025. It is anticipated that the restrictions will be in operation from 10:30hrs for approximately 20 minutes and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
The Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes, or a vehicle being used for facilitating the holding of the relevant event.
Alternative Routes
An alternative route is not required.
S R LEES
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
George House
36 North Hanover Street
Glasgow
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Statement of Compatibility
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 A82 Trunk Road (Spean Bridge) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2025 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment
Introduction
1. Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).
[In accordance with section 17 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, this will either be:
Type of proposal
Applicable answer: Scottish Statutory Instrument
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 A82 Trunk Road (Spean Bridge) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2025. This order allows part of the A82 trunk road to be closed for a period of time on 08th March 2025 when the type of traffic sign specified in the order is displayed (and see the schedule of the order for the specific length of road to be closed). This means that no person may use, or authorise the use of, any vehicle on that specific length of road during that period. The only exceptions are for emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in holding the relevant event. The order will not prevent pedestrians from using that length of road at any time. The closure of this part of the A82 it to facilitate the safety of participants and viewers of the Commando Speed March.
Start date of proposal’s development: 07/01/2025
Start date of CRWIA process: 07/01/2025
- With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 20-22).
During the closure of this section of road access to Parsih Of Kilmonivaig, Mhor Health, Spean Bridge Playground, The Highland Angling Experience, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Spean Bridge Community Centre, Spean Bridge Primary School and Lochaber Camanachd Club will be impacted. All local routes remain open. Emergency vehicles will not be impacted during this closure. Additionally, the closure will occur for a short time at the weekend when schools, childcare facilities and higher or further education institutions are closed. The closure is to maintain safety for the public parade. Access for all emergency services will be maintained at all times. The closure will not restrict pedestrians at any time.
The only aspect relevant to children and young people both directly and in-directly is the positive impact of protecting public safety by restricting use of this section of the carriageway for a short period of time to allow the wider public, including children and young people the ability to safely view and enjoy the parade, therefore positively impacting article 6.
2. Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 22-25).
From:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
Mapping routes show that while the following facilities have the potential to be impacted with them being close to the stretch of road affected by the order.
- Parish of Kilmonivaig
- Mhor Health
- Spean Bridge Playground
- Spean Bridge Primary School
- Lochaber Camanachd Club
- Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church
- The Highland Angling Experience
- Spean Bridge Community Centre
Although some of these facilities are directly accessed from within this section of road and all local access routes remain open, pedestrians are still able to access all venues by foot and the event is taking place at the weekend when most of these venues will be closed. Local access routes remain open, the event is well publicised and is taking place for a short period of time.
To ensure the safe running of this event, parts of the A82 road will be closed for approximately 15 minutes..
3. 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).
4. Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
As this is an A road, not closing this road was identified to have potentially dangerous consequences. .Mapping evidence showed that no facilities would have reduced access as a result of this order.
6. What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)
None
Conclusion
7. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27):
(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)
Children’s Rights (Annex 1)
Applicable answer(s): No Impact
8. 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).
9. 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).
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate negative impact or potential incompatibility issues?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Not Applicable
Date action to be taken or was taken
Not Applicable
10. 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: Not applicable
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
11. 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
12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31).
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
Due regard will be given as to the development of any new facilities surrounding the closure area which has the potential to impact children and young people.
13. Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32).