29 September 2022 at 15:00: Latest forecasts show conditions may worsen at barriers during next 24hrs. Check back here for updates.
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Alerts from Orkney Islands Council for adverse weather events on Churchill Barriers or winter treatments on the road network.
Joined October 2014
- 30 September 2022 at 16:30: The barriers have REOPENED. Drivers should take care when crossing.
- 13 Jan at 10:52: Latest forecasts show Kirkwall’s flood gates may be closed during the next 24 hours. We advise against leaving vehicles in the West Waterfront car park. Access to and from Kirkwall Pier and the wider harbour area may also be affected. Check back here for updates.
- 07 November 2021 at 10:10: The barriers are CLOSED. Conditions will be reviewed at 11:00
- 17 November 2022 at 05:59 The barriers are CLOSED. Conditions will be reviewed at 08:00
- Due to current coastal protection works, and forecast wave action, Graemshall Road in Holm will be closed this weekend; from the War Memorial to Nr1 Barrier. A diversion route is in place and signed.
- 11 March 2021 at 07:26 The barriers are CLOSED. Conditions will be reviewed at 08:30
- 18 November 2022 at 06:03 The barriers are CLOSED. Conditions will be reviewed at 07:30
- 17 November 2022 at 08:01: The barriers are CLOSED. Conditions will be reviewed at 10:00
- 21 October 2023 at 02:55: The barriers are OPEN. Conditions will be reviewed at 04:00. Drivers should take care when crossing.
- 29 January 2022 at 12:39: The barriers are OPEN. Drivers should take care when crossing.
- 26 September 2023 at 11:30: Latest forecasts show conditions may worsen at barriers during next 24hrs. Check back here for updates.
- 22 November 2023 at 14:10: Latest forecasts show conditions may worsen at barriers during next 24hrs. Check back here for updates.
- 18 November 2022 at 16:35: The barriers are CLOSED. Conditions will be reviewed at 20:30