The South 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 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. The northbound on slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 448 metres or thereby.
  2. The northbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 505 metres or thereby.
  3. The southbound on slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 527 metres or thereby.
  4. The southbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Pirnhall), a distance of 375 metres or thereby.
  5. The northbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 435 metres or thereby.
  6. The northbound off slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 598 metres or thereby.
  7. The southbound off slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 460 metres or thereby.
  8. The southbound on slip road at Junction 10 (Craigforth), a distance of 436 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. The northbound off slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 290 metres or thereby.
  2. The southbound on slip road at Junction 3 (Halbeath), a distance of 279 metres or thereby.
  3. The southbound off slip road at Echline Junction, a distance of 259 metres or thereby.
  4. The southbound on slip road at Echline Junction, a distance of 228 metres or thereby.
  5. The northbound off slip road at the Queensferry Junction, a distance of 344 metres or thereby.
  6. The northbound on slip road at the Queensferry Junction, a distance of 516 metres or thereby.
  7. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. From 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.
  3. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. 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.

  1. The southbound and northbound carriageways from Higgins Neuk Roundabout to Junction 7 (Kinnaird House), a distance of 3.6 kilometres or thereby.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. The northbound off slip road at Junction 9 (Bannockburn), a distance of 930 metres or thereby.
  3. The southbound on slip road at Junction 9 (Bannockburn), a distance of 1.04 kilometres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

  1. 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:

  1. The southbound off slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 187 metres or thereby.
  2. The southbound on slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 192 metres or thereby.
  3. The northbound off slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 418 metres or thereby.
  4. The northbound on slip road at Bankton Junction, a distance of 167 metres or thereby.

Prohibitions on use and overtaking.

  1. The northbound and southbound dual carriageways at Lamberton to the English border, a distance of 1.44 kilometres or thereby.
  2. 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.

  1. The northbound and southbound carriageways from the Thistly Cross Roundabout to the Skateraw Railway Bridge, a distance of 9 kilometres or thereby.
  2. 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:

  1. The westbound off slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 348 metres or thereby.
  2. The westbound on slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 560 metres or thereby.
  3. The eastbound off slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 530 metres or thereby.
  4. The eastbound on slip road at Lothianburn Junction, a distance of 465 metres or thereby.
  5. The eastbound on slip road at Calder Junction, a distance of 455 metres or thereby.
  6. The westbound off slip road at Calder Junction, a distance of 300 metres or thereby.
  7. 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.
  8. The eastbound on slip road to the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 370 metres or thereby.
  9. The eastbound off slip road at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 328 metres or thereby.
  10. The westbound off slip road at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 306 metres or thereby.
  11. The westbound on slip road at Hermiston Junction, a distance of 400 metres or thereby.
  12. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. From the B711 Junction, north to the Galalaw Roundabout, North of Hawick, a distance of 5.3 kilometres or thereby.
  2. 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:

  1. From the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, Millerhill Junction to the A6106 Cousland Junction, a distance of 4.9 kilometres or thereby.
  2. 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.

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the South 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 South 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 SSI. Any future iterations will reflect an increased understanding of these impacts as the amount of evidence available continues to grow.

Introduction

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

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

Applicable answer: SSI

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

The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024 allows for the temporary prohibition of traffic and overtaking, as well as temporary 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 exact lengths of trunk road affected by the order are located throughout the south east of Scotland and can be found in the order itself. The prohibitions and restrictions provided by the order would come into effect where where the relevant traffic signs specified in the order are displayed. There are also exemptions to the prohibitions and restrictions for emergency and special forces vehicles. The roadworks are required to protect the public and prevent damage.

Start date of proposal’s development: 26/06/2024       

Start date of CRWIA process: 26/06/2024

1. 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 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 consideration of these factors, we do not foresee any adverse 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) as access to facilities alongside the stretch of road is either not limited or these facilities are not located along the areas and roads covered in the order

Any works utilising this order to close a road or reduce its speed limit intends to positively impact the public, including children, as road repairs are being carried out, improving safety and serviceability of the infrastructure. Therefore, we foresee the order having a positive impact in relation to article 3 (the best interests of the child), and article 6 (right to life, survival and development).

2. Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 19-22).

From:

  • existing research/reports/policy expertise
  • consultation/feedback from stakeholders
  • consultation/feedback directly from children and young people

Mapping routes show that there are no facilities unable to be accessed by children and young people or their families, carers, representatives etc. as a result of any closure or speed restriction provided by this order. There are benefits to public safety brought about by roadworks being done in accordance with the order meaning that the order has a positive impact in relation to the best interests of the child (article 3) and the right to life, survival and development (article 6).

Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents aged 5–19 years as reported in UNICEF's child and adolescent road safety technical guidance. While we know that this looks a much broader range of incidents than those cause by potholes alone, contributing to the reduction of road traffic incidents through fixing dangerous roads will have a positive impact on children’s right to life, survival and development.

3. Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed (Guidance Section 3.2, page 22).

This assessment has identified any 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 omnibus order, such as a hazardous defect 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.

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

Utilising the mapping process allowed the operating company to identify buildings which may be impacted by the order in terms of accessibility. This was then further understood through engagement with Police Scotland, the local authorities, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders to provide input on potential impacts and the best ways to mitigate against these. From the evidence described above, suitable diversion routes were put in place should they be required which took into account the potential impacts. Diversion routes are used for road closures, which are almost always overnight, which minimises the impact on nurseries, schools etc.

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

No changes have been made.

Conclusion

7. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 23):

(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)

Children’s Rights (Annex 1)

Applicable answer(s): Positive

8. If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland. (Guidance Section 3.2, page 24).

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

10. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27).

(Please choose from yes, no or not applicable)

Applicable answer: Yes

If yes, please provide and explanation below:

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 27)

The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential impact (or no impact) on their rights.

Post Assessment Review and sign-off

12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 27).

As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.

  • How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
  • When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?

As suitable alternative routes for road 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.

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

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off:

Richard Anderson, 25/07/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off:

Martin Thomson, 26/07/2024

Date CRWIA team first contacted: 25/07/2024

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 South 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.”

Start date 31 Jul 2024 End date 4 Nov 2024 Status Region Mode of transport