News from Orkney Islands Council

The section of road between Brig O’Waithe and Harray Junction remains closed – crews are there now clearing it.

The section of road between the Harray Junction and Kirkwall is now open. (Harray Junction is open) There are narrow sections and sections where snow is compacted and slippy.

We’re still advising essential travel only.

Priority 2 and 3 roads (back roads) have not been assessed or treated yet since overnight and there is the likelihood of encountering deep drifts.