Public Invited to Have Final Say on Plans for Car-Free Streets in Kirkwall

Pedestrianisation of Kirkwall: Final Comments ?

Orkney Islands Council has published its proposal for the partial pedestrianisation of Bridge Street and Albert Street in Kirkwall. Objections must be made by 5pm Friday 8 August 2025. OIC proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on the following roads between the hours of 11 […]

Public Invited to Have Final Say on Plans for Car-Free Streets in Kirkwall

Proposals to make two of Kirkwall’s busiest streets vehicle-free during peak hours are now open for final public comment. The plans, which would restrict vehicle access to Albert Street and Bridge Street daily between 11am and 3pm, and again late at night, are being shared for final public scrutiny following months of consultation. If approved, the changes would also affect access to nearby Laing Street. The public can view and respond to the pr…