Scotland
Traffic management in Orkney Islands
Temporary traffic lights, barriers, road closures and permits across Orkney Islands, including Kirkwall and Stromness. Hire the kit or let our crews run it.
Local rules
Road works in Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands Council is the highway authority here. Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works.
We also cover the neighbouring areas of Highland, Moray and Aberdeenshire.
Who issues road works permits in Orkney Islands?+
Orkney Islands Council is the highway authority for local roads in Orkney Islands. Trunk roads are run by Transport Scotland. We can apply for you.
Do you cover the whole of Orkney Islands?+
Yes, including Kirkwall and Stromness. Call 01632 960 123 for planned work or 01632 960 999 for a 24/7 emergency crew.
Postcodes covered
KW15KW16
Need the road managed?
Tell us where and when. We'll come back with the kit, the crew and a price, usually the same day.