r/Skye • • 17d ago

PSA: Quiraing Road closed until 30th October

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u/Lulu014 17d ago

Do you have a link? We're supposed to get married at Quiraing next week...

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u/YS54321 16d ago

I believe the work is going to be at the Uig end so you'd be able to get to the Quiraing via Staffin but I'd phone them to be sure

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u/Fine-Nail-7080 16d ago

No, the entire road is closed from Uig to Brogaig.

As per the attached screenshot of the closure order:

On 30 September 2026 the Council, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 14(1)( b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, made the above-named Order, to facilitate the safety of staff carrying out culvert repairs and resurfacing.

Temporary Road Closure — C1225 Quiraing, Portree, 10573 metres .

The works are expected to commence from 30 September 2026 at 09:00 with the closure remaining in place until 30 October 2026 at 18:00.

The days and times of the works may be dependent upon the weather conditions but the Order will be implemented only when the appropriate signs are displayed. Emergency Services access will not be affected and access for residents, deliveries and pedestrians' out-with the working zone will be maintained.

An alternative route for vehicles is available via the A855.

As per roadworksscotland.org:

Road Closure

Reference: H1109-L707/UL001 (4153306)

Location: Quiraing Road

Address: C1225 Brogaig - Idrigill Road From Junction With A855 At Uig To A855 At Brogaig, Trotternish, Portree

Promoter: Highland Council

Telephone: 01349 886601

Website: www.highland.gov.uk

Actual Start Date: 30/09/2026

Estimated Duration: 17 Working Day(s)

Description: Re-surfacing

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u/YS54321 16d ago

I had just heard they were concentrating on the hairpins at Uig but good news if they're doing the whole road!

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u/Fine-Nail-7080 16d ago

I refuse to go up there during the summer because it's just too much of a zoo.

Last time I was up there was in March and the road looked like it had been bombed with cluster munitions. I hear that, unsurprisingly, it's got even worse over the summer.

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u/TechnicalAccountant2 15d ago

As someone that went up there this summer, it was the worst pothole craters I’ve ever seen, so unsafe

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u/puddle511 14d ago

Anyone have a good idea on where to park in Brogaig to do the Quiraing Circuit?