Major Road Restrictions in South East Scotland This Summer

The Scottish Government is rolling out a new set of temporary road restrictions across South East Scotland, affecting several major trunk roads. These changes are aimed at facilitating essential roadworks and ensuring the safety of both workers and drivers. Here's what you need to know:

Key Dates

• Effective From: 1 June 2025
• Ends On: 1 September 2025

Affected Roads and Restrictions

1. Prohibitions on Traffic and Overtaking:

   • Roads specified in the order will have closures or restrictions, identified by specific traffic signs.
   • Overtaking is banned on designated sections, except for bicycles and other non-motor vehicles.

2. Speed Restrictions:

   • Various sections of the M8, M9, M90, and other major roads will have reduced speed limits to 40 or 50 mph.
   • Some areas will have an even lower limit of 10 mph during convoy operations, marked by signs.

3. Exemptions:

   • Emergency vehicles (fire, ambulance, police, coastguard) and vehicles involved in road works are exempt from these restrictions.
   • Certain speed restrictions do not apply to specific Special Forces vehicles.

Detailed Road Sections Affected

• M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh to Greenock Trunk Road: Various sections around Junctions 3A (Starlaw) to 6 (Newhouse) and beyond will see speed limits reduced to 40 or 50 mph.
• M9/A9 Edinburgh to Stirling to Thurso Trunk Road: Includes sections near Kirkliston and Craigforth with speed limits reduced to 40 mph.
• A1 Edinburgh to Berwick Upon Tweed Trunk Road: Speed limits will be reduced on sections from Abbotsview to Old Craighall Junction.
• M90/A90/A9000 Edinburgh to Fraserburgh Trunk Road: Speed restrictions are implemented on various segments, particularly near Ferrytoll and Scotstoun.

Additional Details

The restrictions span numerous other roads, including the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and the A6091/A7 Melrose to Carlisle Trunk Road, with speed limits ranging from 30 to 50 mph depending on the section.

These measures are essential for facilitating safe and efficient road maintenance. Commuters and road users should plan their journeys accordingly and adhere to the new traffic signs and speed limits to ensure safety and compliance.

For a complete list of affected road sections and specific details on speed restrictions, please refer to the official order or local traffic updates.