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Glashiels RFC Fireworks Display - Temporary Road Closures
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(GALASHIELS RFC FIREWORKS DISPLAY) (TEMPORARY CLOSING) ORDER 2026
The Scottish Borders Council (Galashiels RFC Fireworks Display) (Temporary Closing) Order 2026 has been made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The Order, which has a maximum duration of 18 months, will come into force on 7 November 2026 and is expected to remain in effect for a period of one day between the hours of 12:00 and 19:30. The Order is required in the interests of road/public safety due to increased traffic attending the Galashiels RFC Fireworks Display.
When the Order comes into effect, in the interests of road/public safety, no person shall:
(a) drive, or cause, or permit to be driven any vehicle between the hours of 16:30 and 19:30 along:
(i) Nether Road, Galashiels from Dale Street to the north entrance to Netherdale Car Park; and
(ii) Dale Street, Galashiels from Nether Road to Industrial Estate; and
(iii) Netherdale Back Pitches Car Park; and
(b) permit any vehicle to wait or to be parked between the hours of 12:00 and 19:30 along:
(i) Nether Road, Galashiels on both sides of the road; and
(ii) Dale Street, Galashiels from Nether Road to Industrial Estate on both sides of the road.
The alternative route for southbound traffic is via Dale
Street, Huddersfield Street, Braw Lads Brae, Abbotsford Road and Tweed Road to the point of closure, for northbound traffic the reverse of the foregoing.
A map showing the restriction and alternative routes can be seen at www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
N MCKINLAY, Director of Corporate Governance
Scottish Borders – the place to live and work
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