Roadworks - Forfar and Kirriemuir from January 2026

As mentioned in our earlier post that highlighted the impact on bus services caused by Scottish Water's emergency road closure of The Roods by Scottish Water, we can now confirm the following tweaks to the the scheduled roadworks plan.

The diversion route for the road works on High Street will be temporarily changed to allow for access via The Glengate to Reform Street and the Town Centre while the emergency closure of The Roods is in place.

Diversion signs in the town centre will be amended to reflect this and, on the completion of Scottish Water's emergency works, The Roods the diversion signage will reverted back to the original routes.

Businesses on The Roods and within the town centre remain open and parking within town centre car parks is available as normal.

Thank you for your appreciation and understanding while this additional unforeseen and unplanned work is carried out.

A burst water main in Kirriemuir means there will be a full emergency road closure of The Roods on Thursday (5 Feb) to allow Scottish Water to carry carry out repairs.

This will impact on bus services, but please be aware that while proposed diversions will deviate slightly from the publicised diversions for phase 2 of the roadworks, this will only be for one day - Thursday 5 February.

Details on the bus timetables specific to journeys affected by this emergency closure can be found on our roads and road closures page.

We've been doing our utmost to power through the challenges presented by the awful weather we are having just now but, with a drop in temperatures expected, our contractors must commit to carrying out winter maintenance tonight and tomorrow.

This means that both sites - at Forfar and Kirriemuir - will experience some disruption.

We apologise for any inconvenience but are confident that you all know how essential winter maintenance is towards keeping our roads network safe. Thank you again for your understanding.

We're happy to report that works at Castle Street in Forfar have been completed up to the junction of The Cross and the road is reopening today for the weekend.

Due to work-related carriageway complexities and traffic management associated with the phases in Castle Street, it was necessary to make a late amendment to the phase two extents during this week.

Phase three (see the roadworks maps on this page) will begin from this coming Monday (2 February). The works will be supported by temporary traffic lights. Access and egress from Castle Street onto both East High Street and West High Street will not be possible during this phase.

From 7.30am on Monday (2 Feb), access to Castle Street will only be available via the one-way system from Canmore Street at the north side to Queen Street. Please do not park between Queen Street and The Cross from 7:30am to that we can progress with phase three.

Thank you again for you patience and cooperation while we carry out these necessary works.

Please remember, town centre businesses and car parks remain open as usual during this time and we encourage you to support your local businesses.

Bank Street is now open, with works there now completed.

The dreadful weather has presented a challenge, but contractors have worked hard to deliver this phase of the project a week ahead of schedule. Many thanks to you for your patience and understanding while these necessary works have been carried out.

Work will begin on Kirrie High Street from Monday (2 February).

Works have progressed well on Bank Street in Kirrie, with road resurfacing now complete and pavement works almost finished.

Works are expected to be completed this week, weather and any unexpected issued permitting and we'll share a post here once all roadworks are complete and the road is open.

We now plan to start works on High Street from this coming Monday (2 February).

This will involve resurfacing both the road and pavement from the Post Office to beyond the junction with Glengate.

Due to the narrow width of the carriageway, these works must be carried out under a full road closure and this will remain in place for the duration of the works, scheduled to take four weeks to complete.

Further details of the High Street works are:

• There will be no access from High Street to Tannage Brae or Glengate during these works.
• Access to The Roods will be maintained for deliveries and drop-offs.
• Pedestrians will be asked to wait at the barriers before being escorted through the works to businesses/properties.
• A signed diversion route will be in place for all vehicle traffic.

As ever, we thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Works at Bank Street in Kirriemuir have progressed well this week despite the difficult weather conditions. However, the road will remain closed this weekend, while businesses and the town centre car parks remain open as usual.

Phase one of Castle Street, Forfar reopened to vehicle traffic today. It has been necessary to keep some areas associated with the works barriered off, but we have made every effort to keep this to a minimum.

Phase two is scheduled to begin in Forfar from Monday (26 January). Businesses and the town centre car parks will be open as usual during this period and we ask you to support your local businesses in both Forfar and Kirriemuir.

Work has progressed well at both Bank Street, Kirriemuir, and Castle Street, Forfar, during the first week of these projects. This is despite sub-zero temperatures presenting a challenge and and winter maintenance service delivery needs.

The contractor has made very good progress on the south side of Bank Street, Kirriemuir, and it's hoped this section will be completed in the early part of this week. Work will then begin on the north side of Bank street later this week.

Phase one of Castle Street, Forfar has made some good progress, and it's anticipated that a good amount of works in this phase will be achieved by the end of this week - weather and any unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Both projects remain on schedule.

Businesses are open as usual in both Kirriemuir and Forfar town centres, car parking is available within the town car parks which are all within close proximity and we would encourage you to support your local traders.

Plunging temperatures overnight mean that works on Bank Street, Kirriemuir and Castle Street, Forfar have, unfortunately, been suspended today. Road closures remain in place for reasons of public safety.

Please be aware that town centre businesses and car parks remain open.

Pedestrian access to businesses is maintained this weekend and at all times. Please continue to support our local businesses while these essential works are carried out.

Despite ongoing road works and road closures, Kirrie town centre businesses and nearby car parks remain open. Pedestrian access to businesses is maintained at all times. Please continue to support our local businesses while these essential works are carried out.