Churchill Barriers reopen

Orkney Islands Council has confirmed that the Churchill Barriers have been reopened to traffic, this afternoon, Saturday.

This update was correct as of 1pm. The situation will continue to be reviewed in response to weather conditions.

Further updates will be available on the OIC Roads Twitter feed and on the OIC Updates Facebook page.

13 February 2021 at 13:22: The barriers are OPEN. Drivers should take care when crossing.

— OIC Roads (@OIC_Roads) February 13, 2021