A970 to close north of Lerwick to allow for removal of power lines
The A970 north of Lerwick will be closed to allow for the removal of power lines.
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POLL: Should 20mph speed limits become the norm for built-up areas?
Roads officials are driving through plans for slower speed limits in built up areas.
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Road resurfacing to get under way
A summer programme of surface dressing will soon begin on Shetland’s roads. Around 70 locations have been identified across the isles for works to improve…
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Road safety pupils given awards in Lerwick
Children from schools across Shetland were hailed as a driving force that kept pupils engaged in road safety at a presentation today (Monday) in Lerwick. …
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Traffic delays expected on single track roads
Drivers can expect delays on single track roads over the coming weeks as a specialist vehicle makes its sixth annual visit this week. The roadmaster…
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Landslide closes North Mainland road
A North Mainland road could be closed for several days following a landslide. The SIC announced today (Monday) that the A968 between Voe and Firth…
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‘Just a matter of time’ before 20mph speed limits replace 30mph
Roads officials say it is “just a matter of time” before 20mph speed limits are introduced throughout all residential areas. Neil Hutcheson, of the council’s…
READ FULL STORYWest Side road to be closed until late February
A West Side road is due to be closed next week – for more than three months. The closure will affect the B9071 and will…
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Quarff otters to be guided by the light
The otters of Henry’s Loch, near Quarff, are to be unsuspecting guinea pigs in an innovative scheme to reduce the number of the animals killed on
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Police warn of ice on roads
Police have warned roads in the isles are heavily affected by ice, which is likely to cause disruption. The A970 north of Lerwick and the…
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Police warning over fuel spill
Police have issued a warning over a fuel spillage in various parts of Lerwick and on the West Side. Motorists are being asked to take…
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WATCH: Caution urged after debris spills on road at Girlsta
Police and an SIC Roads team are on their way to Girlsta following reports of spilt debris on the road near Girlsta. One reader contacted…
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Council imposes 20mph limit due to barrier repairs
Motorists heading to meet a ferry at Toft have been urged to allow extra time for their journey due to roadworks. Shetland Islands Council has…
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WATCH: Gritter spins in icy conditions
A driver’s dashcam footage has captured the moment a council gritter fell foul of treacherous icy conditions. The incident took place in the North Mainland…
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