The North East, North West, South East and South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025

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 February 2025 until 1st May 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 information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website.

A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers

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

Orders on legislation.gov.uk

• North East
• North West
• South East
• South West

North East

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

1. The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with Broxden Roundabout, Perth, northwards to its junction with Inveralmond Roundabout, Perth, a distance of 3.9 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 M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road:

2. The northbound on slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 120 metres or thereby.
3. The northbound off slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.
4. The southbound off slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.
5. The southbound on slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 120 metres or thereby.
6. The southbound off slip road at Garron Point, Stonehaven, a distance of 150 metres or thereby.
7. The northbound off slip road leading to the A952 at the Toll of Birness Junction, a distance of 199 metres or thereby.
8. The southbound off slip road leading to the C77B Cruden Bay Junction at Hatton, a distance of 90 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

9. The southbound off slip road at Friarton Bridge, Perth, in a general southward direction to its junction with the Perth Southern Bypass, Perth, a distance of 1.12 kilometres or thereby.
10. The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the A928 Petterden Junction, northwards to its junction with the B974 at Luthermuir, a distance of 42.69 kilometres or thereby.
11. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the northbound off slip road at the Glasslaw Grade Separated Junction at Stonehaven to its junction with the U89K Auquorthies Road at Stonehaven, a distance of 7.4 kilometres or thereby.
12. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the northbound off slip road at Portlethen, to the northbound on slip road and southbound off slip road at Findon Junction, a distance of 4.5 kilometres or thereby.
13. The southbound carriageway of the Perth Southern Bypass from the junction with the northbound off slip road leading to Friarton Bridge in a generally southward direction to its junction with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, a distance of 1.15 kilometres or thereby.
14. The northbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 293 metres or thereby.
15. The southbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 298 metres or thereby.

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

16. The southbound on slip road at Barnhill Interchange, Perth, a distance of 255 metres or thereby.
17. The northbound combined on and off slip road at Gateside Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 560 metres or thereby.
18. The southbound combined on and off slip road at Gateside Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 415 metres or thereby.
19. The northbound on slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
20. The southbound off slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 520 metres or thereby.
21. The southbound on slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 220 metres or thereby.
22. The northbound off slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
23. The northbound combined off and on slip road at the Kirriemuir Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
24. The southbound combined off and on slip road at the Kirriemuir Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 470 metres or thereby.
25. The southbound combined on and off slip road at Stracathro Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
26. The northbound off slip road leading to the B979 Netherley Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
27. The northbound on slip road leading from the B979 Netherley Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 690 metres or thereby.
28. The northbound combined off and on slip road at Newtonhill Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
29. The southbound off slip road at Newtonhill Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
30. The southbound on slip road at Newtonhill Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 130 metres or thereby.
31. The northbound off slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 650 metres or thereby.
32. The northbound on slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 660 metres or thereby.
33. The southbound off slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
34. The southbound on slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, 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:

35. From its junction with A912 New Inn Roundabout, northwards to its junction with A913 Parbroath Crossroads, a distance of 13.43 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

36. From its junction with Dr Gray’s Roundabout, Elgin, westwards to its junction with Wittet Drive, Elgin, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

37. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from its junction with the Inverurie Roundabout, Inverurie, eastwards to the Craibstone roundabout, a distance of 15.6 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.

38. From its junction with the Huntly Roundabout, Huntly, eastwards to its junction with the A920 Oldmeldrum Junction, a distance of 9.18 kilometres or thereby.
39. From its junction with the B9115 Drummuir Junction, westwards to its junction with the A98 Lennox Crescent Roundabout, Fochabers, a distance of 17.77 kilometres or thereby.
40. From its junction with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Raigmore Interchange, Inverness, eastwards to its junction with the Greshop Roundabout, Forres, a distance of 39.58 kilometres or thereby.
41. From its junction with Dr Gray’s Roundabout, Elgin, eastwards to its junction with the Reiket Lane Roundabout, Elgin, a distance of 2.94 kilometres or thereby.

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

42. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from its junction at Coachford to the Southern Junction at Blackhillock, a distance of 3.1 kilometres or thereby.

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

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) Order 2025, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025

Disclaimer

This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of, The North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025, on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.

Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.

Introduction

1. 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) Order 2025”. 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 1 February 2025 and ending on 1 May 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. This order will not prevent pedestrians or emergency vehicles from using those lengths of roads at any time. 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: 31/12/2024

Start date of CRWIA process: 31/12/2024

2. 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

A9

• 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

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

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).

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 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, 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.

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, 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 and 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.

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 need for roadworks early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

Statistics (https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/f3qh2hb4/reported-road-casualties-2022-key-findings.pdf) 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 (https://www.unicef.org/media/130721/file/UNICEF_Child_and_Adolescent_Road_Safety_Technical_Guidance_2022.pdf) 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.

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 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.

5. 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. These are listed in question 2.

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 buildings as listed in question 2.

6. 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.

Where impacts were identified this would lead to consultation with key stakeholders impacted by the order. Following this process we could disregard options which would cause the greatest potential for disruption and if some options still had the potential to cause impact, mitigations could be applied to the remaining options considered. Similarly for emergency and cyclic works, due to the nature of these works, a different consultation process is followed. Where possible, works are carried out under minor traffic management set ups during the day or works take place overnight. Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout works, and they will be aware of the alternative routes well in advance of works commencing. All overnight cyclical closures have manned access and emergency services are escorted through closures.

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

Applicable answer(s): Positive and Negative

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).

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.

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).

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 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 – 01/12/2024. The actions will be taken throughout the duration of the order when specific works commence.

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: 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 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?

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: Kenneth Power 15/01/2025

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Martin Polland 15/01/2025

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 14/01/2025

North West

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

1. From its junction with the A84/A85 Stirling – Crianlarich Trunk Road at Crianlarich, north westwards to its junction with the A85 Tyndrum – Oban Trunk Road at Tyndrum, a distance of 7.6 kilometres or thereby.
2. From its junction with the A828 Connel – South Ballachulish Trunk Road at South Ballachulish Roundabout, eastwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Glen Etive at the west side of Rannoch Moor, a distance of 21.93 kilometres or thereby.
3. From its junction with the A86 Spean Bridge – Kingussie Trunk Road at Spean Bridge, northwards to its junction with the A87 Invergarry – Kyle of Lochalsh – Borve – Uig Trunk Road at Invergarry, a distance of 24.5 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 length of the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road:

4. From its junction with the A819 Dalmally Road at Inveraray, south westwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Minard Castle, south of Minard, a distance of 20.25 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:

5. From its junction with the A861 Glen Uig Road at Lochailort, westwards to its termination at its junction with Station Road, Mallaig, a distance of 25.35 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:

6. From its northernmost junction with the A832 Braemore Junction at Corrieshalloch Gorge south eastwards to its junction with the A832 Achanalt Road, Gorstan, a distance of 30.7 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 A84/A85 Stirling – Crianlarich Trunk Road:

7. From its junction with the A85 Perth – Lochearnhead Trunk Road at Lochearnhead, northwards to its junction with the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road at Crianlarich, a distance of 26.44 kilometres or thereby.
8. From its junction with the A821 Brig O’Turk Road at Kilmahog, south eastwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Dalvorlich, by Callander, a distance of 4.62 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 A85 Tyndrum – Oban Trunk Road:

9. From its junction with the Corran Esplanade Roundabout, Oban, southwards on Corran Esplanade to its junction with George Street, Oban, a distance of 480 metres or thereby.
10. From its junction with Dunollie Road, Oban, southwards in Dunollie Road, George Street and Airds Place to its junction with Argyll Square Roundabout, Oban, a distance of 795 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 A85 Tyndrum – Oban Trunk Road:

11. From its junction with the B845 at Taynuilt, westwards to its junction with Corran Esplanade Roundabout in Oban, a distance of 18.68 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:

12. From its junction with the A889 Dalwhinnie – Laggan Bridge Trunk Road at Drumgask Farm, south of Laggan Bridge, westwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Aberarder, by Kinloch Laggan, a distance of 15.94 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:

13. From its junction with the road to Cluanie Lodge, westwards to its junction with the unclassified road to Glenshiel Lodge at Shiel Bridge, a distance of 18.34 kilometres or thereby.
14. From its junction with the A863 Dunvegan Road at the Sligachan Hotel, south of Portree, eastwards to its junction with the B8083 at Broadford, a distance of 26.15 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:

15. Luncarty off slip road from its diverge from the northbound carriageway to its junction with the B8063, a distance of 3.13 kilometres or thereby.
16. Luncarty on slip road from its junction with the B9099 to the southbound carriageway of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road and thereafter that length of the southbound carriageway of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road from the merge of the Luncarty on slip road to its junction with Inveralmond Roundabout at Perth, a distance of 3.22 kilometres or thereby.
17. The northbound and southbound carriageways from a point 1.8 kilometres or thereby north of the private access road junction leading to the B9152 and the property known as East Lodge by Croftcarnoch to a point 2.7 kilometres or thereby southwest of the Aviemore (South) Junction of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road with the B9152, a distance of 7.7 kilometres or thereby.

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

18. From Inveralmond Roundabout at Perth to the Luncarty off slip road and thereafter that length of the Luncarty off slip road from its diverge from the northbound carriageway to its junction with the B8063, a distance of 3.13 kilometres or thereby.

19.(6) Luncarty on slip road from its junction with the B9099 to the southbound carriageway of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road and thereafter that length of the southbound carriageway of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road from the merge of the Luncarty on slip road to its junction with Inveralmond Roundabout at Perth, a distance of 3.22 kilometres or thereby.

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

20. From Inveralmond Roundabout at Perth to the Luncarty off slip road and thereafter that length of the Luncarty off slip road from its diverge from the northbound carriageway to its junction with the B8063, a distance of 3.13 kilometres or thereby.
21. Luncarty on slip road from its junction with the B9099 to the southbound carriageway of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road and thereafter that length of the southbound carriageway of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road from the merge of the Luncarty on slip road to its junction with Inveralmond Roundabout at Perth, a distance of 3.22 kilometres or thereby.
22. 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.
23. From a point 4 kilometres or thereby north of its junction with the A924 Kirkmichael Road, north of Pitlochry, northwards to a point 1.2 kilometres or thereby south of its junction with the unclassified Trinafour Road at Dalnacardoch Lodge, a distance of 21.02 kilometres or thereby.
24. From its junction with the A889 Dalwhinnie – Laggan Bridge Trunk Road by Dalwhinnie, northwards to a point 1.3 kilometres or thereby south of the junction with the road to Crubenmore Lodge, a distance of 9.5 kilometres or thereby.
25. The northbound and southbound carriageways from a point 1.3 kilometres or thereby south of the junction with the road to Crubenmore Lodge, northwards to a point 300 metres or thereby south of the junction with the road to Catlodge, a distance of 4.3 kilometres or thereby.
26. From a point 300 metres or thereby south of the junction with the road to Catlodge, northwards to the junction with the A86 Spean Bridge – Kingussie Trunk Road at Kingussie, a distance of 10.1 kilometres or thereby.
27. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the private access road junction leading to the B9152 and the property known as East Lodge by Croftcarnoch, to a point 2.7 kilometres or thereby southwest of the Aviemore (South) Junction of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road with the B9152, a distance of 9.5 kilometres or thereby.
28. The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road at Longman Roundabout, Inverness, northwards to its junction with the A835/A893 Tore – Ullapool Trunk Road at Tore Roundabout, a distance of 9.78 kilometres or thereby.
29. From its southernmost junction with the A836 Bonar Bridge Road, south of Dornoch Bridge, northwards to its junction with the A839 Lairg Road, south of Golspie, a distance of 17.3 kilometres or thereby.
30. From its junction with the A897 at Helmsdale, northwards to its junction with the A99 Latheron – Wick Trunk Road, a distance of 30 kilometres or thereby.
31. From its junction with the B870 at Mybster, northwards to its termination at Scrabster Harbour, Scrabster, a distance of 20.6 kilometres or thereby.

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

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) Order 2025, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025

Disclaimer

This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of, The North West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025, on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.

Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.

Introduction

1. 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) Order 2025. 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 February 2025 and ending on 30th April 2025. The order affects sections of the A82, A828, A83, A830, A84, A85, A87 and A9 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: 07/01/2025

Start date of CRWIA process: 07/01/2025

2. 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
  • Ballachulish Playground
  • Donley Hill Bike Track, Ballachulish
  • Glencoe Outdoor Centre
  • Glencoe Visitor Centre
  • Tyndrum Village Hall
  • Glengarry Parish Church
  • St Finnan’s Catholic Church
  • Invergarry Primary School
  • Fort Augustus Golf Club
  • Fort Augustus Church of Scotland Parish Church
  • Kilchuimen Academy
  • St Peter & St Bendict’s Church
  • Fort Augustus Village Hall
• A83
  • Inveraray Jail& Escape Room
  • Inveraray Primary School
  • Inveraray Shinty Clubhouse
  • Inveraray Golf Club
  • Cumlodden Church of Scotland
  • Minard Castle
  • Minard Village Hall
• A830
  • Our Lady of the Braes- Polnish Church
  • Arisaig Football Court and Playground
  • St Mary’s RC Church
  • Arisaig Primary School
  • Morar Playground
  • Fort William Play Area, Mallaig
  • Mallaig Pool & Leisure
  • Mallaig High School
  • Mallaig Primary School
  • Mallaig & Arisaig Medical Practice
  • Mallaig Library
• A84
  • St Andrews Scottish Episcoplal Church
  • Riverside Playground, Callander
  • Callander Primary School
  • Callander Golf Club
  • Callander Rifle Club
  • Callander Medical Practice
• A85
  • Taynuilt Golf Club
  • Taynuilt Sports Hub
  • Taynuilt Primary School
  • Achaleven Primary School
  • Connel Village Hall
  • Connel Surgery
  • Pennyfuir Cemetery
  • Park Primary School, Oban
  • St Columba’s Cathedral, Oban
  • Atlantis Leisure, Oban
• A87
  • Broadford Medical Practice
  • Broadford Hospital
  • At Maolrubha’s Catholic Church, Broadford
  • Broadford Library
  • Skinadin Park Run, Broadford
  • Isle of Sky Golf Club
  • Broadford Free Church
  • Broadford Hall
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Sconser
  • Sligachan Playground
• A9
  • Luncarty Bowling Club
  • Luncarty Primary School
  • Luncarty Bowling Club
  • Luncarty Football Club
  • Luncarty Church Centre
  • Highland Wildlife Park
  • Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
  • Ballinluig Childrens Playground
  • Logierait Primary School
  • Mid Atholl Recreation Park, Ballinluig
  • Pitlochry High School
  • Holy Trinity Church, Pitlochry
  • Pitlochry Town Hall
  • Live Active Atholl
  • Pitlochry Putting Green
  • Atholl Medical Centre, Pitlochry
  • Blair Atholl Bowling Club
  • Newtonmore Primary School
  • Newtonmore Bowling Club
  • SwimWild, Newtonmore
  • Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore
  • St Bride’s Parish Church, Newtomore
  • Badenoch Free Church, Kingussie
  • Kingussie High School
  • Badenoch Centre, Kingussie
  • Kingussie Parish Church
  • Kingussie Primary School
  • North Kessock Primary School
  • North Kessock Football Pitch
  • North Kessock Village Hall
  • Saint John’s Church
  • The Diocese of Moray Church
  • Tore Primary School
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
  • Carnegie Championship Links
  • Dornoch Golf Driving Range
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
  • Dornoch Primary Schol
  • Dornoch Academy
  • Camore Play Park
  • Spittal Community Centre
  • Dunbar Hospital, Thurso
  • UHI North West & Hebrides, Thurso
  • Thurso Leisure Centre
  • Thurso Baptist Church
  • Halkirk Primary School
  • Halkirk Playgroup & Toddler Group
  • Tayna Horne School of Highland Dancing, Halkirk
  • Halkirk United FC
  • Thurso Golf Club
  • Pennyland Primary School, Thurso
  • Miller Academy Primary School, Thurso
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saint, Thurso
  • Fraser Play Park, Thurso
  • Thurso High School
  • Old St Peter’s Church, Thurso
  • Ola Drive Play Park, Thurso
  • Sir George’s Park, Thurso

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).

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 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, 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 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 need for roadworks early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

Statistics (https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/f3qh2hb4/reported-road-casualties-2022-key-findings.pdf) 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 (https://www.unicef.org/media/130721/file/UNICEF_Child_and_Adolescent_Road_Safety_Technical_Guidance_2022.pdf) 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.

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 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.

5. 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 the buildings as listed in question 2.

6. 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.

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

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

Applicable answer(s): Positive 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).

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.

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).

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

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

Prior to the order commencing.

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: 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.

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?

Ongoing consideration will be given as to whether proposed alternative routes remain accessible.

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off:  09/01/2025

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Hugh Gillies – 22/01/2025

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 14/01/2025

South East

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

1. The westbound on slip road at Junction 1 (Hermiston), a distance of 810 metres or thereby.
2. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 1 (Hermiston), a distance of 880 metres or thereby.
3. The westbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Claylands), a distance of 2 kilometres or thereby.
4. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Claylands), a distance of 1.2 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

5. 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.
6. 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.

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

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

7. The northbound on slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 448 metres or thereby.
8. The northbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 505 metres or thereby.
9. The southbound on slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 527 metres or thereby.
10. The southbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 375 metres or thereby.
11. The northbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 435 metres or thereby.
12. The northbound off slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 598 metres or thereby.
13. The southbound off slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
14. The southbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 436 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

15. The southbound carriageway from its junction with the southbound on slip road at Junction 1 (Newbridge) to the merge with the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road at Ratho Quarry, a distance of 1.47 kilometres or thereby.
16. The northbound carriageway from the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road westbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Claylands), north to its junction with the northbound off slip road at Junction 1 (Newbridge), a distance of 2.3 kilometres or thereby.
17. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 10 (Craigforth) to Junction 11 (Keir Roundabout), a distance of 4.1 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

18. The northbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 290 metres or thereby.
19. The southbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 279 metres or thereby.
20. The southbound off slip road at Echline Junction, a distance of 259 metres or thereby.
21. The southbound on slip road at Echline Junction, a distance of 228 metres or thereby.
22. The northbound off slip road at the Queensferry Junction, a distance of 344 metres or thereby.
23. The northbound on slip road at the Queensferry Junction, a distance of 516 metres or thereby.
24. The southbound off slip road at the Queensferry Junction, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
    25. The southbound on slip road at the Queensferry Junction, a distance of 363 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

26. The A92 East Fife Regional Road, northbound off slip road from its junction with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road northbound diverge to the A92 East Fife Regional Road, eastbound on slip road at Crossgates, a distance of 2.1 kilometres or thereby.
27. The A92 East Fife Regional Road, westbound off slip road to its junction with the merge with the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road southbound carriageway, a distance of 1.65 kilometres or thereby.
28. The northbound off slip road from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), onto the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, a distance of 1.14 kilometres or thereby.
    29. The northbound on slip road at the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), a distance of 1.16 kilometres or thereby.
    30. The southbound off slip road from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), onto the northbound M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, a distance of 737 metres or thereby.
    31. The southbound on slip road at the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), a distance of 381 metres or thereby.

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

32. The northbound off slip road from the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), onto the M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, a distance of 1.14 kilometres or thereby.
    33. The northbound on slip road at the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), a distance of 1.16 kilometres or thereby.
    34. The southbound off slip road from its junction with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), onto the northbound M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh – Fraserburgh Trunk Road, a distance of 737 metres or thereby.
33. The southbound on slip road at the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road, Junction 1A (Kirkliston), a distance of 381 metres or thereby.

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

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

36. The southbound on slip road to the merge with the southbound M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Junction 7 (Kinnaird House), a distance of 530 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

37. The southbound and northbound carriageways from Higgins Neuk Roundabout to Junction 7 (Kinnaird House), a distance of 3.6 kilometres or thereby.
38. The westbound on slip road merge to its junction with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Junction 8, a distance of 2.5 kilometres or thereby.
39. The westbound off slip road from its junction with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Junction 7 (Kinnaird House), a distance of 1 kilometre or thereby.
40. The eastbound on slip road from its junction with the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road at Junction 8 to the northbound merge at Junction 7 (Kinnaird House), a distance of 2.3 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

41. The northbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 4 (Westfield) to the merge with the M73 Maryville – Mollinsburn Trunk Road, a distance of 1.6 kilometres or thereby.
42. The northbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Bannockburn), a distance of 930 metres or thereby.
43. The southbound on slip road at Junction 9 (Bannockburn), a distance of 1.04 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

44. The northbound and southbound carriageways from its junction with the Myothill Overbridge to the B818 bridge at Denny, a distance of 1.53 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

45. The southbound off slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 187 metres or thereby.
46. The southbound on slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 192 metres or thereby.
47. The northbound off slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 418 metres or thereby.
48. The northbound on slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 167 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

49. The northbound and southbound dual carriageways at Lamberton to the English border, a distance of 1.44 kilometres or thereby.
50. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the Thistly Cross Roundabout to the Skateraw Railway Bridge, a distance of 9 kilometres or thereby.

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

51. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the Thistly Cross Roundabout to the Skateraw Railway Bridge, a distance of 9 kilometres or thereby.
52. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the A1107 Coldingham Junction to the unclassified Blackburn Road Junction, a distance of 3.08 kilometres or thereby.

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

The following lengths of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass:

53. The westbound off slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 348 metres or thereby.
54. The westbound on slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 560 metres or thereby.
55. The eastbound off slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 530 metres or thereby.
56. The eastbound on slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 465 metres or thereby.
57. The eastbound on slip road at Calder Junction, a distance of 455 metres or thereby.
58. The westbound off slip road at Calder Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
59. The dedicated combined eastbound off slip road to Hermiston Junction and Calder Junction, a distance of 340 metres or thereby and 1.04 kilometres or thereby.
60. The eastbound on slip road to the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
61. The eastbound off slip road at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 328 metres or thereby.
62. The westbound off slip road at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 306 metres or thereby.
63. The westbound on slip road at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
64. The combined northbound off slip road from Calder Junction to the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, Hermiston Junction, a distance of 1.16 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

65. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from the Baberton Junction to Hermiston Junction, a distance of 2.8 kilometres or thereby.

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

66. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from the Baberton Junction to Hermiston Junction, a distance of 2.8 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

67. From the junction of the B9037 at Culross Cemetery to Cairneyhill 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 length of the A977 Longannet Roundabout – Gartarry Roundabout Trunk Road:

68. From Gartarry Roundabout to the Junction of the North Approach Road, Kincardine, a distance of 3.4 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 A702 Edinburgh – Abington Trunk Road:

69. From the A766 Junction at Nine Mile Burn to the Junction of the B7059 in West Linton, a distance of 7.6 kilometres or thereby.
70. From the A72 Junction south of Biggar to the A73 Maidencotes Roundabout, a distance of 15.3 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 A6091/A7 Melrose – Galashiels – Carlisle Trunk Road:

71. From the B711 Junction north to the Galalaw Roundabout, North of Hawick, a distance of 5.3 kilometres or thereby.
72. From the A699 Junction, Selkirk, to the Kingsknowe Roundabout, Galashiels, a distance of 9.09 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 A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road:

73. From the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, Millerhill Junction to the A6106 Cousland Junction, a distance of 4.9 kilometres or thereby.
74. From the A698 Hawick Junction to the English Border at Carter Bar, a distance of 21.9 kilometres or thereby.

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

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) Order 2025, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025

Disclaimer

This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of, The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025, on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.

Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.

Introduction

1. 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 South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025”. 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 1 February 2025 and ending on 1 May 2025. The order affects sections of the: M8/A8/A8(M), M9/A9, M876/A876, M80, A1, A720, M90/A90, A9000, M73, A823(M), A977, A985, A6091/A7, A702, A68 roads throughout the South-East of 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. This order will not prevent blue light emergency vehicles from using those lengths of roads 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. Roadworks which may be required to 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: 3 January 2025

Start date of CRWIA process: 3 January 2025

2. 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.

The following properties which may be used by children and young people are potentially impacted by this order:

Carlops Parish Church

Carlops Village Hall

Lamington Primary School

Cranstoun Church

Pathhead and District Community Centre

Pathhead Medical Centre

Lilliardsedge Holiday Park

Ancrum Amateur Football Club

Laidlaw Memorial Pool

Jedburgh Old and Trinity Parish Church

Jed Thistle Rugby Club

Borders General Hospital

Selkirk Tennis Courts

Teviotdale Leisure Centre

Volunteer Park

Hawick Youth Rugby Clubs

Teviothead Village Hall

Ewes Parish Church

Langhom Primary School

Langholm Academy

Eskdale Leisure Centre

Eskdale Sports Centre

Tulliallan Primary School

Kings Road Primary School

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 have 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

Article 28 - Right to education

Article 24 – Right to health and health services

Article 31 - Leisure, play and culture

However, the purpose behind the order is to maintain the safety of the roads in South East 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).

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 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, 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 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, 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, however 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.

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 need for roadworks early to reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

Statistics (https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/f3qh2hb4/reported-road-casualties-2022-key-findings.pdf) 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 (https://www.unicef.org/media/130721/file/UNICEF_Child_and_Adolescent_Road_Safety_Technical_Guidance_2022.pdf) 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.

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 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.

5. 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 any facilities nearby.

6. 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

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

Applicable answer(s): Positive Impact; Negative 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).

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 that may otherwise cause 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.

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).

There are negative impacts in relation to accessing buildings outlined in question 2 and therefore has the potential to impact articles 14, 24, 28 and 31, the mitigations as outlined below we believe reduces the impact to neutral.

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 of this CRWIA.

Action Taken/ To Be Taken

Consideration of the timing of roadworks to limit the impact to the public.

Suitable alternative routes provided which do not add significant additional time.

Date action to be taken or was taken

Prior to Order commencing & during planning of works.

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: 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 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?

Ongoing consideration will be given to whether proposed alternative routes remain accessible.

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off: Richard Anderson 07/01/2025

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Hugh Gilles – 22/01/2025

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 14/01/2025

South West

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

1. The southbound on slip road at Junction 1A (Polmadie), a distance of 602 metres or thereby.
2. The on slip road from Daldowie Junction to the northbound carriageway of the M74, a distance of 599 metres or thereby.
3. The off slip road from the M74 southbound to Daldowie Junction, a distance of 614 metres or thereby.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. The southbound off slip road at Bothwell Services, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
7. The southbound on slip road at Bothwell Services, a distance of 280 metres or thereby.
8. The slip road from the southbound carriageway to the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
9. The slip road from the Raith Roundabout to the southbound carriageway, a distance of 371 metres or thereby.
10. 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.
11. The northbound off slip road at Hamilton Services, a distance of 329 metres or thereby.
12. The northbound on slip road at Hamilton Services, a distance of 452 metres or thereby.
13. The slip road from the M74 northbound to the Raith Roundabout, a distance of 518 metres or thereby.
14. 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.

15. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 2A (Fullarton) to Junction 1 (Kingston), a distance of 5.6 kilometres or thereby.
16. The northbound carriageway from a point 600 metres or thereby west of a point directly under the centreline of the A721 Daldowie Drive, generally westwards to a point directly above the centreline of the A763 Carmyle Avenue a distance of 2.38 kilometres or thereby.
17. The southbound on slip road at Junction 12 (Millbank (Autolink)), a distance of 705 metres or thereby.
18. The northbound off slip road at Junction 12 (Millbank (Autolink)), a distance of 584 metres or thereby.
19. The southbound off slip road at Junction 13 (Abington), a distance of 363 metres or thereby.
20. The southbound on slip road at Junction 13 (Abington), a distance of 524 metres or thereby.
21. The northbound off slip road at Junction 13 (Abington), a distance of 316 metres or thereby.
22. The northbound on slip road at Junction 13 (Abington), a distance of 515 metres or thereby.
23. The southbound off slip road at Junction 14 (Crawford), a distance of 367 metres or thereby.
24. The southbound on slip road at Junction 14 (Crawford), a distance of 304 metres or thereby.
25. The northbound off slip road at Junction 14 (Crawford), a distance of 366 metres or thereby.
26. The northbound on slip road at Junction 14 (Crawford), a distance of 325 metres or thereby.
27. The southbound off slip road at Junction 15 (Beattock), a distance of 537 metres or thereby.
28. The southbound on slip road at Junction 15 (Beattock), a distance of 478 metres or thereby.
29. The northbound off slip road at Junction 15 (Beattock), a distance of 517 metres or thereby.
30. The northbound on slip road at Junction 15 (Beattock), a distance of 706 metres or thereby.
31. The southbound off slip road at Junction 16 (Johnstonebridge), a distance of 704 metres or thereby.
32. The southbound on slip road at Junction 16 (Johnstonebridge), a distance of 705 metres or thereby.
33. The northbound off slip road at Junction 16 (Johnstonebridge), a distance of 584 metres or thereby.
34. The northbound on slip road at Junction 16 (Johnstonebridge), a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
35. The southbound off slip road at Junction 17 (Lockerbie North), a distance of 516 metres or thereby.
36. The southbound on slip road at Junction 17 (Lockerbie North), a distance of 479 metres or thereby.
37. The northbound off slip road at Junction 17 (Lockerbie North), a distance of 416 metres or thereby.
38. The northbound on slip road at Junction 17 (Lockerbie North), a distance of 458 metres or thereby.
39. The southbound on slip road at Junction 18 (Lockerbie South), a distance of 507 metres or thereby.
40. The northbound off slip road at Junction 18 (Lockerbie South), a distance of 499 metres or thereby.

41.The southbound off slip road at Junction 19 (Ecclefechan), a distance of 428 metres or thereby.

42. The southbound on slip road at Junction 19 (Ecclefechan), a distance of 520 metres or thereby.
43. The northbound off slip road at Junction 19 (Ecclefechan), a distance of 494 metres or thereby.
44. The northbound on slip road at Junction 19 (Ecclefechan), a distance of 499 metres or thereby.
45. The southbound off slip road at Junction 20 (Eaglesfield), a distance of 484 metres or thereby.
46. The southbound on slip road at Junction 20 (Eaglesfield), a distance of 565 metres or thereby.
47. The northbound off slip road at Junction 20 (Eaglesfield), a distance of 480 metres or thereby.
48. The northbound on slip road at Junction 20 (Eaglesfield), a distance of 580 metres or thereby.
49. The southbound off slip road at Junction 21 (Kirkpatrick Fleming), a distance of 503 metres or thereby.
50. The southbound on slip road at Junction 21 (Kirkpatrick Fleming), a distance of 341 metres or thereby.
51. The northbound off slip road at Junction 21 (Kirkpatrick Fleming), a distance of 432 metres or thereby.
52. The northbound on slip road at Junction 21 (Kirkpatrick Fleming), a distance of 491 metres or thereby.
53. The northbound on slip road at Junction 22 (Gretna), a distance of 385 metres or thereby.
54. The southbound off slip road at Junction 22 (Gretna), a distance of 264 metres or thereby.
55. The northbound off slip road to the A75 Gretna – Dumfries – Stranraer Trunk Road at Junction 22 (Gretna), a distance of 571 metres or thereby.
56. The southbound on slip road from the A75 Gretna – Dumfries – Stranraer Trunk Road at Junction 22 (Gretna), a distance of 1.34 kilometres or thereby.
57. The southbound and northbound carriageways from a point 50 metres or thereby north of the Junction 6 (Hamilton) northbound on slip road to the southbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Wellburn), a distance of 19.6 kilometres or thereby.
58. The southbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 6 (Hamilton) to the on slip road at Junction 10 (Wellburn), a distance of 20 kilometres or thereby.
59. The northbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 6 (Hamilton) to the on slip road from Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 540 metres or thereby.
60. The northbound carriageway from the off slip road at Junction 6 (Hamilton) to a point 50 metres or thereby north of Junction 6 (Hamilton) northbound on slip road, a distance of 975 metres or thereby.

61.The northbound carriageway from a point 50 metres or thereby north of the Junction 6 (Hamilton) northbound on slip road to the northbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Wellburn), a distance of 19.6 kilometres or thereby.

62. 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.
63. 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.
64. 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.
65. The slip road from the southbound M74 to the northbound M73, a distance of 1.71 kilometres or thereby.
66. 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.

67. The southbound carriageway from Junction 10 (Wellburn) to Junction 12 (Millbank (Autolink)), a distance of 10 kilometres or thereby.
68. The northbound off slip road at Junction 2A (Fullarton), a distance of 665 metres or thereby.
69. The southbound on slip road at Junction 2A (Fullarton), a distance of 640 metres or thereby.
70. The southbound off slip road to Hamilton at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
71. The southbound on slip road from Hamilton at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
72. The northbound on slip road from Motherwell at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
73. The northbound off slip road to Motherwell at Junction 6 (Hamilton), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.

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

74. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 12 (Millbank (Autolink)) to the National Border, a distance of 90.5 kilometres or thereby.

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

75. The northbound carriageway from a point 600 metres or thereby west of a point directly under the centreline of the A721 Daldowie Drive, generally westwards to a point directly above the centreline of the A763 Carmyle Avenue, a distance of 2.38 kilometres or thereby.
76. The southbound carriageway from a point directly above the centreline of the A763 Carmyle Avenue, generally eastwards to a point 600 metres or thereby west of a point directly under the centreline of the A721 Daldowie Drive, a distance of 2.38 kilometres or thereby.
77. The southbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Carmyle), a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
78. The northbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Carmyle), a distance of 360 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking and a 30mph, 40mph and 50mph speed restriction.

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

79. The northbound off slip road at Meiklewood Interchange, Kilmarnock, a distance of 325 metres or thereby.
80. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 5 (Maidenhill) to Junction 8 (Fenwick), a distance of 14 kilometres or thereby.
81. The southbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Maidenhill), a distance of 446 metres or thereby.
82. The southbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Maidenhill), a distance of 615 metres or thereby.
83. The northbound off slip road at Junction 5 (Maidenhill), a distance of 463 metres or thereby.
84. The northbound on slip road at Junction 5 (Maidenhill), a distance of 603 metres or thereby.
85. The northbound on slip road at Junction 6 (Kingswell Interchange), a distance of 626 metres or thereby.
86. The southbound off slip road at Junction 6 (Kingswell Interchange), a distance of 849 metres or thereby.
87. The southbound on slip road at Junction 7 (High Fenwick Interchange), a distance of 532 metres or thereby.

88.The southbound off slip road at Junction 7 (High Fenwick Interchange), a distance of 336 metres or thereby.

89. The southbound off slip road at Junction 8 (Fenwick), a distance of 360 metres or thereby.
90. The northbound on slip road at Junction 8 (Fenwick), a distance of 440 metres or thereby.
91. The northbound on slip road at Junction 4 (Crookfur), a distance of 360 metres or thereby.
92. The southbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Nitshill), a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
93. The southbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Nitshill), a distance of 335 metres or thereby.
94. The northbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Nitshill), a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
95. The northbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Barrhead Road), a distance of 215 metres or thereby.
96. The southbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Barrhead Road), a distance of 255 metres or thereby.
97. The southbound off slip road at Junction 1 (Dumbreck Road), a distance of 352 metres or thereby.
98. The northbound off slip road at Junction 1 (Dumbreck Road), a distance of 310 metres or thereby.
99. From its junction with the B7034, to its junction with the B7045 at the south end of Minishant, a distance of 1.9 kilometres or thereby.
100. From its junction with John Knox Street to its junction with St Cuthberts Road, Maybole, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
101. The southbound off slip road at Grassyards, a distance of 352 metres or thereby.
102. The southbound on slip road at Grassyards, a distance of 315 metres or thereby.
103. The northbound off slip road at Grassyards, a distance of 315 metres or thereby.
104. The northbound on slip road at Grassyards, a distance of 345 metres or thereby.
105. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road Junction 22 (Plantation) to Junction 1 (Dumbreck), a distance of 1.4 kilometres or thereby.
106. Knockcushan Street, Girvan from its junction with Dalrymple Street to its junction with Henrietta Street, a distance of 200 metres or thereby.
107. Dalrymple Street, Girvan from its junction with Knockcushan Street to its junction with Wesley Road, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
108. Henrietta Street, Girvan from its junction with Knockcushan Street to its junction with Ailsa Street West, a distance of 150 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

109. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Bellfield Interchange, Kilmarnock to its junction with the B730, Bogend Toll, a distance of 6.5 kilometres or thereby.
110. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Whitletts Roundabout, Ayr to Symington South Junction, Kilmarnock, a distance of 8.9 kilometres or thereby.

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

111. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Grassyards Interchange to its junction with the B7038 Spittalhill, Kilmarnock, a distance of 8 kilometres or thereby.
112. Bridge Street, Old Street and Vicarton Street, Girvan, a distance of 880 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 A725/A726 Shawhead – East Kilbride – Phillipshill Roundabout Trunk Road:

113. From West Mains Roundabout to Phillipshill Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 1.25 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

114. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Whirlies Roundabout to Birniehill Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 2 kilometres or thereby.
115. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Birniehill Roundabout to West Mains Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 2.8 kilometres or thereby.
116. Righead Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 170 metres or thereby.
117. Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
118. Birniehill Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
119. Whitemoss Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 165 metres or thereby.
120. Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 270 metres or thereby.
121. The northbound off slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 280 metres or thereby.
122. The northbound on slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 166 metres or thereby.
123. The southbound off slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 190 metres or thereby.
124. The southbound on slip road at Main Street, Blantyre, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
125. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the north side of New Bothwell Bridge over bridge, Bothwell to Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride, a distance of 7.72 kilometres or thereby.
126. The northbound on slip road at Glasgow Road, Blantyre, a distance of 180 metres or thereby.

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

127. 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.
128. 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.

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

129. From its junction with the B782, to its junction with the B7048, West Kilbride, a distance of 1.6 kilometres or thereby.
130. The northbound on slip road at Newhouse Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
131. The northbound off slip road at Newhouse Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
132. The southbound on slip road at Newhouse Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 380 metres or thereby.
133. The northbound off slip road at Warrix Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
134. The southbound off slip road at Warrix Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
135. The northbound on slip road at Warrix Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
136. The southbound on slip road at Warrix Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 450 metres or thereby.
137. The northbound off slip road at Eglinton Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 700 metres or thereby.
138. The southbound on slip road at Eglinton Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
139. The northbound on slip road at Eglinton Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
140. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Pennyburn Roundabout, Kilwinning to Monktonhead Roundabout, Prestwick, a distance of 18 kilometres or thereby.
141. The southbound off slip road at Newhouse Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
142. The southbound off slip road at Eglinton Interchange, Irvine, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

143. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Loans slip road (A759) to Monktonhead Roundabout, a distance of 1.8 kilometres or thereby.

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

144. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the Bankfoot Roundabout to Flatterton Road, Greenock, a distance of 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 A737/A738 St James Interchange – Kilwinning – Hawkhill Trunk Road:

145. The westbound off slip road at Linclive Interchange, Paisley, a distance of 351 metres or thereby.
146. The westbound on slip road at Linclive Interchange, Paisley, a distance of 320 metres or thereby.
147. The eastbound off slip road at Linclive Interchange, Paisley, a distance of 240 metres or thereby.
148. The eastbound on slip road at Linclive Interchange, Paisley, a distance of 430 metres or thereby.
149. The westbound off slip road at Barrochan Interchange, Johnstone, a distance of 284 metres or thereby.
150. The westbound on slip road at Barrochan Interchange, Johnstone, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
151. The eastbound off slip road at Barrochan Interchange, Johnstone, a distance of 324 metres or thereby.
152. The eastbound on slip road at Barrochan Interchange, Johnstone, a distance of 298 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

153. The eastbound carriageway from Linclive Interchange, Paisley to its junction with the on slip road to the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road, a distance of 1.96 kilometres or thereby.
154. The westbound carriageway from its junction with the westbound off slip road from the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road, Junction 28A (A737 Irvine) to Linclive Interchange, Paisley a distance of 1.95 kilometres or thereby.
155. The eastbound on slip road at Linclive Interchange, Paisley, a distance of 330 metres or thereby.
156. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 29 (St James), a distance of 487 metres or thereby.
157. The westbound on slip road at Junction 29 (St James), a distance of 730 metres or thereby.

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

158. From Roadhead Roundabout, Lochwinnoch to Clerksbridge Roundabout, Beith, a distance of 2.15 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 M80 Glasgow – Stirling Trunk Road:

159. The northbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Robroyston), a distance of 510 metres or thereby.
160. The northbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Robroyston), a distance of 320 metres or thereby.
161. The southbound off slip road at Junction 2 (Robroyston), a distance of 375 metres or thereby.
162. The southbound on slip road at Junction 2 (Robroyston), a distance of 325 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

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

163. The westbound off slip road at Junction 28 (Glasgow Airport), a distance of 350 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

164. The westbound off slip road at Junction 20 (West Street), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
165. The eastbound off slip road to the A82 Great Western Road, Glasgow at Junction 18 (Charing Cross), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
166. The westbound carriageway from Junction 18 (Charing Cross) to Junction 22 (Plantation), a distance of 2.9 kilometres or thereby.
167. The westbound secondary carriageway from Junction 21 (Carnoustie Street) to Junction 22 (Plantation), a distance of 1.9 kilometres or thereby.
168. The eastbound secondary carriageway from Junction 22 (Plantation) to Junction 21 (Paisley Road), a distance of 1.9 kilometres or thereby.
169. The eastbound carriageway from Junction 22 (Plantation) to Junction 18 (Charing Cross), a distance of 2.7 kilometres or thereby.
170. The westbound off slip road at Junction 19 (Anderston), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
171. The westbound on slip road at Junction 21 (Seaward Street), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
172. The westbound off slip road from the main carriageway to the M77/A77 Glasgow – Stranraer Trunk Road southbound carriageway at Junction 22 (Plantation), a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
173. The westbound on slip road from the secondary carriageway to the main carriageway at Junction 22 (Plantation), a distance of 900 metres or thereby.
174. The westbound off slip road from the secondary carriageway to the M77/A77 Glasgow – Stranraer Trunk Road southbound carriageway at Junction 22 (Plantation), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
175. The eastbound off slip road to the secondary carriageway at Junction 22 (Plantation), a distance of 900 metres or thereby.
176. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 21 (Seaward Street), a distance of 600 metres or thereby.
177. The eastbound off slip road to the Clydeside Expressway at Junction 19 (Anderston), a distance of 600 metres or thereby.
178. The eastbound off slip road to Bothwell Street, Glasgow, at Junction 19 (Anderston), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
179. The eastbound off slip road to North Street, Glasgow at Junction 19 (Anderston), a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
180. The eastbound off slip road to St. Georges Cross, Glasgow at Junction 18 (Charing Cross), a distance of 600 metres or thereby.
181. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 16 (Craighall), a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
182. The westbound and eastbound carriageways from Junction 26 (Hillington) to Junction 27 (Arkleston), a distance of 2.85 kilometres or thereby.
183. The westbound on slip road at Junction 26 (Hillington), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
184. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 26 (Hillington), a distance of 340 metres or thereby.
185. The westbound off slip road at Junction 27 (Arkleston), a distance of 250 metres or thereby.
186. The eastbound off slip road at Junction 27 (Arkleston), a distance of 130 metres or thereby.
187. The eastbound on slip road at Junction 27 (Arkleston), a distance of 160 metres or thereby.
188. The westbound on slip road at Junction 27 (Arkleston), a distance of 210 metres or thereby.
189. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Junction 29 (St James) to Junction 31 (West Ferry), a distance of 10.85 kilometres or thereby.
190. The westbound off slip road at Junction 28A (A737 Irvine), a distance of 900 metres or thereby.
191. The westbound and eastbound carriageways from Junction 27 (Arkleston) to Junction 29 (St James), a distance of 3.1 kilometres or thereby.
192. The westbound and eastbound carriageways from Junction 31 (West Ferry) to Newark Roundabout, Port Glasgow, a distance of 7.8 kilometres or thereby.
193. 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.
194. 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.

195. The eastbound and westbound carriageways from Junction 10 (Westerhouse) to the permanent speed restriction sign at Junction 13 (Provan), a distance of 4.4 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

196. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 1 (Craigton (M8)) to Spectacles Roundabout, Erskine, a distance of 2.4 kilometres or thereby.
197. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road to the A726, Erskine, a distance of 2.75 kilometres or thereby.
198. The northbound off slip road to the southbound A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road, a distance of 620 metres or thereby.
199. The southbound on slip road from the southbound A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road, a distance of 510 metres or thereby.
200. The northbound off slip road to the northbound A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road, a distance of 450 metres or thereby.
201. The southbound on slip road from the northbound A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road, a distance of 260 metres or thereby.
202. The northbound and southbound carriageways from Junction 1 (Craigton (M8)) to the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road, a distance of 3.7 kilometres or thereby.
203. The northbound off slip road to the West Spectacle Erskine Roundabout, a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
204. The northbound on slip road from the West Spectacle Erskine Roundabout to the northbound M898/A898 Erskine Bridge Trunk Road, a distance of 280 metres or thereby.
205. The southbound off slip road from the Erskine Bridge to the East Spectacle Erskine Roundabout, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
206. The southbound on slip road from the East Spectacle Erskine Roundabout to the southbound M898/A898 Erskine Bridge Trunk Road, a distance of 280 metres or thereby.

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

207. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the A82 Dalnottar – Inverness Trunk Road to the A726, Erskine, a distance of 2.75 kilometres or thereby.

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

The following length of the A701 Dumfries – Beattock Trunk Road:

208. From its junction with the A75 Edinburgh Road Roundabout, Dumfries to Beattock East Roundabout, a distance of 29.6 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 A76 Dumfries – Kilmarnock Trunk Road:

209. From the A75 Glasgow Road Roundabout, Dumfries to its junction with the C125, Glenairlie Bridge, Enterkinfoot, a distance of 34.1 kilometres or thereby.
210. From its junction with the C125, Glenairlie Bridge, Enterkinfoot to Skerrington Roundabout, Cumnock, a distance of 32.4 kilometres or thereby.
211. From Skerrington Roundabout, Cumnock to the M77/A77 Glasgow – Stranraer Trunk Road, Bellfield Interchange, Kilmarnock, a distance of 24.6 kilometres or thereby.

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

212. From Crossroads Roundabout, Crossroads to its junction with the B744, Crosshands, Bargower, a distance of 3.84 kilometres or thereby.
213. From Bellfield Interchange to the 30mph speed restriction sign at the north gateway Mauchline, a distance of 11.8 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 A75 Gretna – Dumfries – Stranraer Trunk Road:

214. From Gretna Interchange to the A709 Lockerbie Road Roundabout, Dumfries, a distance of 39 kilometres or thereby.
215. From the A709 Lockerbie Road Roundabout, Dumfries to its junction with the A755, Gatehouse of Fleet, a distance of 54 kilometres or thereby.
216. From its junction with the A755, Gatehouse of Fleet to its junction with the B735, Kirkcowan, a distance of 38.3 kilometres or thereby.
217. From its junction with the B735, Kirkcowan to East Gateway, Stranraer, a distance of 31 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 length of the A751 Inchparks – Invermessan Trunk Road:

218. From its junction with the A75 Gretna – Dumfries – Stranraer Trunk Road at Stranraer to its junction with the M77/A77 Glasgow – Stranraer Trunk Road at Innermessan, a distance of 3.2 kilometres or thereby.

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

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

219. The on slip road from the southbound M73 to the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 569 metres or thereby.
220. The on slip road from the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the northbound M73, a distance of 800 metres or thereby.
221. The on slip road from the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout to the southbound carriageway of the M73, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
222. The off slip road from the northbound carriageway of the M73 to the M8 Baillieston Interchange Roundabout, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.

223.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.

224. 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.
225. 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.
226. 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.
227. 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.
228. 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.

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) Order 2025, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025

Disclaimer

This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of, The South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025, on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.

Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.

Introduction

1. 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 South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) Order 2025 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 1st February 2025 and ending on 1st May 2025. on The order affects sections of the following motorways M74/A74(M), M77/A77, A725/A726, A78, A737/A738, M80, M8/A8/A8(M), M898/A898, A701, A76, A75, A751 and M73. The prohibitions and restrictions provided by the order only 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 through case by case planning and agreement prior to the order commencing. Roadworks which may be required include (but are not limited to) pothole repairs, carriageway resurfacing, bridge repairs and inspection works. The roadworks are required to maintain the road infrastructure and repair any damage which may have developed.

Start date of proposal’s: 01/01/2025

Start date of CRWIA process: 01/01/2025

2. 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(OC) and DBFO (Design, Build, Finance, Operate) contracts 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 do not add significant commuting time. Due to the extensive nature of the order which can amount to a significant number of works, there is the potential for access to a number of venues, facilities and buildings used by children and young people to be affected. 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).

3. 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

The OC/DBFOs 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 OC/DBFOs 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.

Works, including diversion routes, are also noted and plotted on the Scottish Roadworks Register, and where conflicts are identified, the OC/DBFOs work 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 OC/DBFOs 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 OC/DBFOs consult 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 OC/DBFOs to identify where potential impact to facilities may occur and mitigate against these.

The Operating Company and DBFO Liaison Officers have good knowledge of the surrounding area and have built up relationships 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 OC/DBFOs 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 planned repairs provides a general positive impact to the public, including children, by improving road safety and amenity and reduce the chances of an unplanned road closure which may have more impact on the wider public.

Statistics (https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/f3qh2hb4/reported-road-casualties-2022-key-findings.pdf) 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 (https://www.unicef.org/media/130721/file/UNICEF_Child_and_Adolescent_Road_Safety_Technical_Guidance_2022.pdf) 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.

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.

This assessment has identified 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.

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

Utilising the mapping process allowed the OC/DBFOs 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 can be put in place should they be required which take into account the potential impacts.

Planning these works allows for the OC/DBFOs 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.

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

The OC/DBFOs 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. Where impacts were identified, this then led to consulting with key stakeholders impacted by the order and those with specialist knowledge of the area. We could then 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.

However, while mitigations were put in place in the planning, this is the current process for these orders so did not require a change to process, just an elimination of the mitigation options which were identified as less effective or not applicable due to the specifics of the areas been impacted. If any unintended situations occur during the time this order is in operation, these will be mitigated against in the same way.

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):

Children’s Rights

Applicable answer(s): Positive and Negative

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).

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, ensure the works can be carried out safely, and overall protecting public safety by maintaining the effective use of the road.

9. 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.

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).

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.

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 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?

Ongoing consideration will be given as to whether proposed alternative routes remain accessible.

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

Policy Lead/ Area Manager Signature & Date of Sign Off: 15/1/25

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Hugh Gillies – 22/01/2025

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 14/01/2025