Shetland Islands Council

07/21/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2025 06:03

Operational Note: A970, Grutness – Road closure

The A970 at Grutness. Credit: Google Maps

The southernmost point of the A970 at Grutness will be closed to all traffic tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd July, to allow work to lay a duct underneath the road, before resurfacing work.

The road will be closed to traffic between 10am and 5pm, including vehicle access to Sumburgh Lighthouse. Local property owners have been informed.

Shetland Islands Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused by these essential works.

Published: 21st July 2025

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