#2026/176The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 3) Order 2026
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This statutory instrument imposes temporary traffic prohibitions, overtaking bans, and reduced speed limits on specific sections of trunk roads in South East Scotland. The order is scheduled to come into force in 2026 and will apply for limited durations on various dates to facilitate road maintenance, construction works, or special events. It affects major routes including parts of the A1, A7, A68, A702 and other strategic roads in the region. The restrictions are enforced through a series of short-term closures or speed reductions, typically lasting from a few hours to several days per location. Motorists are required to observe the new limits and diversion routes where specified.
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Key Changes
- Temporary prohibition of traffic on specified sections of South East Scotland trunk roads starting from 27 March 2026
- Temporary prohibition of overtaking on affected trunk road sections
- Introduction of temporary speed restrictions, typically 30-50 mph where normally higher
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