The A85 Trunk Road (Oban) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A85 Tyndrum - Oban Trunk Road at Oban from its junction with Corran Esplanade, in a generally north easterly direction to the junction with Dunollie Road, then in a generally southerly direction along Dunollie Road and George Street, to its junction with Queen’s Park Place, a distance of 760 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required to facilitate the holding of the Oban and Lorn Lions Charities Day Parade and to enable members of the public to watch this event, will be in operation from 1st June until 2nd June 2024. It is anticipated that the restrictions will be in place for approximately 20 minutes from 1300 hours and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

The Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or a vehicle being used for facilitating the holding of the relevant event.

Alternative Routes

An alternative route is not required. 

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