The North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the following Orders temporarily prohibiting traffic, temporarily prohibiting overtaking and temporarily restricting the speed of vehicles on the lengths of road identified in this Notice.
The Orders, which are required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the lengths of road, will be in operation from 1st August 2024 until 1st November 2024, 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 Traffic Scotland
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
George House
36 North Hanover Street
Glasgow G1 2AD
The following lengths of the M9/A9 Edinburgh – Stirling – Thurso Trunk Road:
- 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:
- The northbound on slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 120 metres or thereby.
- The northbound off slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.
- The southbound off slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 100 metres or thereby.
- The southbound on slip road at the Spurryhillock Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 120 metres or thereby.
- The southbound off slip road at Garron Point, Stonehaven, a distance of 150 metres or thereby.
- The northbound off slip road leading to the A952 at the Toll of Birness Junction, a distance of 199 metres or thereby.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The southbound carriageways 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.
- The northbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 293 metres or thereby.
- 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 10mph restriction when there is convoy working.
- The southbound on slip road at Barnhill Interchange, Perth, a distance of 255 metres or thereby.
- The northbound combined on and off slip road at Gateside Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 560 metres or thereby.
- The southbound combined on and off slip road at Gateside Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 415 metres or thereby.
- The northbound on slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
- The southbound off slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 520 metres or thereby.
- The southbound on slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 220 metres or thereby.
- The northbound off slip road at the Douglastown Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
- The northbound combined off and on slip road at the Kirriemuir Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
- The southbound combined off and on slip road at the Kirriemuir Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 470 metres or thereby.
- The southbound combined on and off slip road at Stracathro Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 500 metres or thereby.
- The northbound off slip road leading to the B979 Netherley Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
- The northbound on slip road leading from the B979 Netherley Junction, Stonehaven, a distance of 690 metres or thereby.
- The northbound combined off and on slip road at Newtonhill Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
- The southbound off slip road at Newtonhill Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 550 metres or thereby.
- The southbound on slip road at Newtonhill Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 130 metres or thereby.
- The northbound off slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 650 metres or thereby.
- The northbound on slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 660 metres or thereby.
- The southbound off slip road at Marywell Grade Separated Junction, a distance of 350 metres or thereby.
- 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:
- 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 convoy working.
The following lengths of the A96 Craibstone – Inverness Trunk Road:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024
Disclaimer
This draft document is an assessment of the likely effects of the North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024 on the rights and wellbeing of children and Scottish Government will continue to review and update this document where required during the statutory process for making the order. Any future iterations will reflect an increased understanding of these impacts as the amount of evidence available continues to grow.
Introduction
- Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 16 and 17).
(Please choose from either Bill, SSI or Decision of a strategic nature relating to the rights and wellbeing of children)
Applicable answer: SSI
Name the proposal, and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
The proposal is an order with the title “The North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024”. This order allows the temporary prohibition of traffic and overtaking, and speed 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 August 2024 and ending on 1 November 2024. The order affects sections of the A9, A92, M90, A90, A972, A95 and A96 roads, and the prohibitions and restrictions would come into effect where the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. There are also exemptions to the restrictions and prohibitions provided in the order for emergency and special forces vehicles. The roadworks are required to protect the public and prevent damage.
Start date of proposal’s development: 16/07/2024
Start date of CRWIA process: 16/07/2024
- With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (Annex 1), which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 17-19).
During the development of this order, we have ensured that the operating company responsible for the roadworks 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 consideration of these factors, we do not foresee any adverse impacts to children and young people’s rights of welfare. We consider the only aspect relevant to children and young people both directly and indirectly is the positive impact of protecting public safety, which relates to the best interests of the child (article 3) and the right to life, survival and development (article 6) .
- Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 19-22).
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 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. In these situations, consultation with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders is undertaken. 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 company’s liaison officer also undertakes stakeholder engagement with affected stakeholders (such as shopping complexes, leisure facilities, schools, crematoriums), where work may impact them. This then allows the company to plan ahead to mitigate against potential accessibility issues.
- Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed (Guidance Section 3.2, page 22).
This assessment has identified any 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.
- Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 23).
Utilising the mapping process allowed the operating company to identify buildings which may be impacted by the order in terms of accessibility. This was then further understood through engagement with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders to provide input on potential impacts and the best ways to mitigate these. No changes needed to be made to the order as a result of this analysis.
The identification of potentially dangerous roads allows for us to plan these works in order to uphold children’s right to life, survival and development through completing these works and protecting public safety.
- What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 23)
We 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. As there were no such potential accessibility issues identified, following our mapping exercise no changes were required to be made.
Conclusion
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 23):
(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)
Children’s Rights (Annex 1)
Applicable answer(s): Positive
- If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland. (Guidance Section 3.2, page 24).
The positive impact will relate to the best interests of the child (article 3) and children’s right to life, survival and development (article 6) by allowing road closures and speed restrictions in accordance with this order necessary to repair the road, protecting public safety.
- If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 25).
N/A
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
N/A
Action Taken/To Be Taken
N/A
Date action to be taken or was taken
N/A
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27).
(Please choose from yes, no or not applicable)
Applicable answer: Yes
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
Safety of the public, including young people, is essential, and will be positively impacted by undertaking roadworks to maintain the roads in accordance with this order.
- How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 27)
The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential impact (or no impact) on their rights.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
- Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 27).
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
As suitable alternative routes for road prohibitions and/ or restrictions are considered in the future, due regard will be given to the development of any new facilities surrounding those prohibitions and/ or restrictions which have the potential to impact children and young people. Due to the nature of this Order, the CRWIA will be monitored and updated constantly, as and when there are any amendments or additions made to the Order.
- Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, page 28).
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off:
David Thomson, 19/07/2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off:
Martin Thomson, 20/07/2024
Date CRWIA team first contacted: 24/07/2024
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility
The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights.
“In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, The North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”