The M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) Order 2024

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

The Order, which is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the lengths of road, will be in operation from 1 August 2024 until 1 November 2024, but the prohibitions and restrictions contained in the Order will only be operational when the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.

No prohibition in the Order applies to vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or vehicles being used for carrying out the works. No speed restriction imposed by the Order applies to vehicles being used in the service of the Special Forces or vehicles being used in an emergency for coastguard purposes.

Where the closure of a carriageway on a dual carriageway road is involved the alternative route for traffic in relation to the lengths of road affected by the Order will be signposted.

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

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 www.traffic.gov.scot

A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers

Transport Scotland
George House
36 North Hanover Street
Glasgow
G1 2AD

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The M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) Order 2024

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

1. The slip road from the eastbound M8 to the eastbound A8 at Baillieston, from the point where it diverges from the M73 southbound off slip road to a point 95 metres or thereby west of the circulatory carriageway of the roundabout situated at the junction of the A8 and the A89 Coatbridge Road, a distance of 635 metres or thereby.
2. The circulatory carriageway of the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 803 metres or thereby.

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

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

3. The on slip road from the southbound M73 to the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 569 metres or thereby.
4. The on slip road from the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the northbound M73, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
5. The on slip road from the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the southbound carriageway of the M73, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
6. The off slip road from the northbound carriageway of the M73 to the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
7. The slip road from the M73 to the M74 southbound carriageway to the point where it meets the slip road from the northbound M74 to Daldowie Junction, a distance of 466 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

8. The slip road from the northbound carriageway of the M73 to the westbound carriageway of the M8, a distance of 1.32 kilometres or thereby.
9. The slip road from the southbound carriageway of the M73 to the northbound carriageway of the M74, from the point where the southbound carriageway of the M73 splits into the slip roads to the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M74 to the point where it merges with the M74 northbound carriageway, a distance of 2.36 kilometres or thereby.
10. The slip road from the southbound carriageway of the M73 to the southbound carriageway of the M74, from the point where the southbound carriageway of the M73 splits into the slip roads to the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M74 to the point where it merges with the M74 southbound carriageway, a distance of 1.29 kilometres or thereby.
11. The southbound carriageway from a point over the centre of the circulatory carriageway at the south side of the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the point where the southbound carriageway of the M73 splits into the slip roads to the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M74, a distance of 1.6 kilometres or thereby.
12. The northbound carriageway from a point where the slip roads from the southbound and northbound carriageways of the M74 merge with the northbound carriageway of the M73 to a point over the centre of the circulatory carriageway at the south side of M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 1.6 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

13. The on slip road from Daldowie Junction to the northbound carriageway of the M74, a distance of 599 metres or thereby.
14. The off slip road from the M74 southbound to Daldowie Junction, a distance of 614 metres or thereby.
15. The southbound on slip road at the A721 southbound carriageway to the point where it meets the slip road from the M73 southbound carriageway to the M74 southbound carriageway, a distance of 535 metres or thereby.
16. The southbound on slip road at the A721 northbound carriageway to the point where it meets the A721 southbound on slip road to the M74, a distance of 32 metres or thereby.
17. The southbound off slip road at Bothwell Services, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
18. The southbound on slip road at Bothwell Services, a distance of 280 metres or thereby.
19. The slip road from the southbound carriageway to the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
20. The slip road from the Raith Roundabout to the southbound carriageway, a distance of 371 metres or thereby.
21. The westernmost northbound on slip road at Junction 6 Hamilton, from a point 406 metres or thereby north of the diverge from the southbound junction 6 on slip road to the point where it merges with the northbound carriageway, a distance of 340 metres or thereby.
22. The northbound off slip road at Hamilton Services, a distance of 329 metres or thereby.
23. The northbound on slip road at Hamilton Services, a distance of 452 metres or thereby.
24. The slip road from the M74 northbound to the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 518 metres or thereby.
25. The slip road from the Raith Roundabout to the northbound carriageway of the M74, a distance of 389 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

26. The northbound carriageway from a point 75 metres or thereby southeast of a point directly over the centreline of the pedestrian underpass at Junction 6 (Hamilton), generally north westwards to a point 606 metres or thereby west of the point directly under the centreline of the A721 Daldowie Drive, a distance of 8.73 kilometres or thereby.
27. The southbound carriageway from a point 615 metres or thereby west of a point directly under the centreline of the A721 Daldowie Drive, generally eastwards to a point 75 metres or thereby southeast of a point directly over the centreline of the pedestrian underpass at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 8.71 kilometres or thereby.
28. The slip road from the northbound carriageway of the M74 to the northbound carriageway of the M73, a distance of 2.05 kilometres or thereby.
29. The slip road from the southbound M74 to the northbound M73, a distance of 1.71 kilometres or thereby.
30. The slip road from the northbound M74 to Daldowie Junction, a distance of 1.3 kilometres 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:

31. The northbound carriageway from a point directly over the centreline of the northbound on/off slip road at Orbiston Junction, generally northwards to a point directly under the centre of the circulatory carriageway at the south side of Bellziehill Junction, a distance of 964 metres or thereby.
32. The southbound carriageway from a point directly under the centre of the circulatory carriageway at the south side of Bellziehill Junction, generally southwards to a point directly over the centreline of the northbound on/off slip road at Orbiston Junction, a distance of 966 metres or thereby.

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

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) Order 2024

Disclaimer

This draft document is an assessment of the likely effects of the M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) Order 2024 on the rights and wellbeing of children and the Scottish Government will continue to review and update this document where required during the statutory process for making the SSI. Any future iterations will reflect an increased understanding of these impacts as the amount of evidence available continues to grow.

Introduction

1. Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 16 and 17).

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

Applicable answer: SSI

Decision of a strategic nature relating to the rights and wellbeing of children.

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

The proposal is an order with the title “The M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) 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 August 2024 and ending on 1st November 2024. The order affects sections of the M8, M73, M74, and A725 trunk roads, and the prohibitions and restrictions would come into effect 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. The roadworks are required to protect the public and prevent damage.

Start date of proposal’s development:

01/07/2024

Start date of CRWIA process:

01/07/2024

With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2

2. 024 (Annex 1), which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 17-19).

There is no direct access to properties from the sections of road detailed in this order, however, access to a number of properties may be impacted as a result of the restrictions and prohibitions provided in this order. The following properties are potentially impacted by this order:

• A725
  • Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex
  • Cardinal Newman High School
• M74
  • Daldowie Crematorium
  • Strathclyde Country Park

In all situations whereby closures of roads near to these facilities are required, a suitable diversion route is available, and at no time would access to these facilities be compromised. Diversion routes are also assessed to ensure that significant travel time is not added to journeys, and in the event that the operating company responsible for these roadworks identify risk areas in regard to journey times, Traffic Impact Assessments are carried out, with mitigation measures proposed.

These potential access restrictions have the potential to impact articles 28 (right to education), and 31 (right to leisure, play and culture). This is further explained below.

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, we foresee the order having a positive impact in relation to article 3 (the best interests of the child) and article 6 (right to life, survival and development).

3. 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 19-22).

The operating company responsible for the roadworks have past experience and knowledge to support our decision making process. 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 properties adjacent to the trunk road, which generally is not the case on this network, as well as properties nearby which may be impacted by works on the trunk road, or properties within a diversion route.

Utilising mapping tools, the operating company can identify properties such as schools and hospitals which could possess a risk. 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. Works, including diversion routes, are also noticed and plotted on the Scottish Roadworks Register, and where conflicts are identified, the operating company liaises 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 concurrently or if one needs to be reprogrammed to minimise disruption. This ensures alternative access to properties can be managed and maintained.

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. Where work may cause an impact, the operating company utilises tools such as Traffic Impact Assessments or general knowledge to plan works at the most effective time, for instance, during school holidays,

The majority of works covered by this order would be undertaken overnight, where access to properties such as schools would not be required.

We note, however, that undertaking repairs provides a general positive impact to the public, including children, by reducing the chances of dangerous roads causing a risk to public safety, and identifying potentially dangerous roads early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

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 also undertakes 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. This process is described in question 9.

4. 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 22).

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.

5. Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 23).

 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: Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex, Cardinal Newman High School, Daldowie Crematorium, and Strathclyde Country Park.

The identification of potentially dangerous roads allows these works to be planned in order to uphold children’s right to life, survival and development, through completing these works and protecting public safety.

6. What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 23)

Suitable alternative routes were planned where the prohibitions and restrictions in this order were assessed as having the potential to restrict access to places to such an extent that additional measures were required.

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, page 23):

(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): Positive

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, page 24).

The positive impact will relate to the best interests of the child (article 3) and childrens’ 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.

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, page 25).

While there was the potential for negative impacts to be felt in relation to access to the Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex, Cardinal Newman High School, Daldowie Crematorium, and Strathclyde Country Park, 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, 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 school (article 28 right to education)

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

16/07/2024

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 26-27).

(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.

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 27)

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 27).

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?

As suitable alternative routes for road closures are considered in the future, due regard will be given to the development of any new facilities surrounding that closure which have the potential to impact children and young people.

13. Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, page 28).

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off:

Lee Waters, 24/07/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off:

Martin Thomson, 24/07/2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted:

22/07/2024

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 M8 (Newhouse to Easterhouse) M73 (Maryville to Mollinsburn) M74 (Daldowie to Hamilton) A725 (Shawhead to Whistleberry) Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”