Application for Temporary Traffic Restrictions

Please read the guidance below carefully before completing the application form. Particular attention should be paid to the minimum notice periods required by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Failure to fully comply with the requirements as set out below may result in delays in the application process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required information is present and correct.

Guidance

Temporary Traffic Restrictions such as road closures, short term parking restrictions and reduced speed limits are used to ensure that work on or adjacent to the public road can be undertaken safely.
Temporary Traffic Restrictions can also be used to ensure the safe holding of or operation of events on or adjacent to the public road.
It is the responsibility of the person promoting the works or holding the special event to ensure that all their necessary permissions are in place and that once approved that the restrictions, including any diversion route are signed safely and appropriately. The promotor is also fully responsible for publicising the restrictions, and notifying affected persons.
Costs apply – these comprise a set fee for processing the application and advertising costs (for Order which require publication in the local press)
Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) require
- a minimum of 30 working days’ Notice to process and advertise a Traffic Regulation Order
- a minimum of 20 working days to process a Traffic Regulation Notice applicable for works of 5 days or less
- a minimum of 30 working days to process a Traffic Regulation Order applicable for Special Events
- Emergency Notices are processed as soon as is reasonably practicable within normal working hours
Prior to completing your application please read the following guidance;
1. ARA cannot process applications for restrictions on private roads or on the A77 or A78. The A77 and A78 are Trunk Road and are managed by Amey Highways on behalf of Transport Scotland.
2. Applicants are required to have an LA reference No. and Scottish Roadworks Register (SRWR) before completing the application form. You will not be able to submit your application without these.
3. Plans showing the extent of works and where applicable, diversion routes, should be to Chapter 8 standard and show Traffic Management signage. If plans are unclear or not to an acceptable standard the application can be rejected.
4. Applicants applying for restrictions to facilitate the holding of a special event must have contacted events@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or licensing@south-ayrshire.gov.uk prior to making their application. Colleagues in the events team can provide advice and guidance to ensure that your event is as safe and successful as possible.
5. A PO number or other suitable recharge details are required before your application can be submitted
Please review the existing planned restrictions to check for clashes before submitting your application.
Restrictions Map

Costs

East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire Council Charges		2024/2025
Emergency Temporary Restrictions by Notice for 21 days max	£612
Extend Emergency Notice by another Notice for 21 days max	3 weeks notice period given £674	2 weeks advance notice period given £734	1 weeks advance notice period given £795
Extend Emergency Notice by Order Plus advertising costs	3 weeks notice period given £817	2 weeks advance notice period given £880	1 weeks advance notice period given £942
Temporary Restrictions by Notice 5 days max * Plus advertising costs	4 weeks notice period required £595	3 weeks notice period given £655	2 weeks notice period given £714	1 weeks notice period given £773

Temporary Restrictions by Order Plus advertising costs**	6 weeks notice period required	5 weeks notice period required	4 weeks notice period required	3 weeks notice period required	2 weeks notice period required	1 weeks notice period required
One road restricted	£629	£691	£754	£817	£870	£942
Two roads restricted	£942	£1037	£1131	£1226	£1320	£1414
Three roads restricted	£1256	£1382	£1508	£1634	£1760	£1884
Four roads restricted	£1570	£1728	£1885	£2043	£2200	£2356

* Consideration will only be given to a shorter notice period when resources permit and this will be the exception to the rule of 4 weeks advance notice period for programmed works. If a Notice isissued in less than 4 weeks it will be subject to additional charges.

** Consideration will only be given to a shorter notice period when resources permit and this will be the exception to the rule of 6 weeks advance notice period for programmed works/events. If a TTRO is made in less than 6 weeks it will be subject to additional charges.

South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council Charges	2024/2025
5 Day Temporary Traffic order (by notice)	Charge per Order (please provide us at least 20 working days notice)	£653
Emergency Temporary Traffic order (by notice)	Charge per Order	£670
Temporary Traffic orders (advertised in press)	Charge per Order (plus advertising) Please provide us at least 30 working days notice	£690 + advert cost

Section A - Billing

I agree to meet all reasonable costs incurred by the Traffic Authority in respect of giving emergency attention to any temporary traffic management works in the event that the "emergency contact" cannot be reached or is unable to rectify any fault within 2 hours of the first notification of a problem associated with the above works. It should be noted that East Ayrshire Council employees in no way accept responsibility for any claims or demands which may be brought against it by third parties in any way by virtue of the installation operation or emergency rectification of any temporary traffic management within East Ayrshire Council's or South Ayrshire Council's jurisdiction.

I agree to meet the costs as set by the respective council

Purchase Order Number

Company Name

Invoice to be marked for the attention of

Billing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

County

Postcode

Country

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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I hereby confirm that I give permission to the processing of my personal data

Section B - Applicants Details

Company Name

Responsible Person

Contact Telephone: Landline

Contact Telephone: Mobile

Is Application being made on behalf of a Charity?

Yes No

If yes please provide details

Please provide emergency out of hours contact details.

Emergency Out of Hours - Contact Name

Emergency Out of Hours - Contact Telephone

Client Details

SRWR/LA Reference Number

If you are a contractor, please enter the name of the company you are carrying out work on behalf of

Is Client Address the same as the billing Address

Client Address

Section D - Public and School Transport Services

Before submitting your application form contact Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) at bus.operations@SPT.co.uk to find out if your works or temporary restrictions impact on public transport services and/or school transport.

Are public and/or school transport services affected?

Yes No

If YES please provide details

Will any bus stops need to be relocated during the period of the works/temporary restrictions?

Yes No

Are SPT aware of the proposal and have a contigency plan in place?

Yes No

Will access to/for school transport services be maintained at all times?

Yes No

If no, what measures are to be put in place to facilitate school transport services.

Section E - Public Car Parks

Will access to any public car parks be affected by the period of the works?

Yes No

If YES please provide details

Will any parking bays require suspension during the period of the works?

Yes No

If YES please provide details

Section F - Additional Information

Please provide any additional information

Application for Temporary Traffic Restrictions

Guidance

Costs

East Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

Section A - Billing

Billing Address

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Section B - Applicants Details

Please provide emergency out of hours contact details.

Client Details

Section C - Restrictions

Which road is being restricted

When is the Temporary Traffic Restriction required to start and end?

Please indicate why these restrictions are required:

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Other Traffic Authority

Section D - Public and School Transport Services

Section E - Public Car Parks

Section F - Additional Information

The completion and submission of this application DOES NOT automatically grant approval

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