The A971 road, west of Bridge of Walls is currently closed at the Brunatwatt junction, due to a fire on a hydro pole.
** Update: the A971 has reopened to traffic again, late on Saturday evening **
Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire on a power line beside the road to Sandness, beyond the Brunatwatt junction. With concerns about the stability of the hydro pole, a decision has been made to close the road to through traffic until the pole is made safe or replaced, and power has been restored to properties in the area.
This work may take several hours and the road closure may remain in place until late this evening (Saturday)
In the meantime, the diversionary route to and from Sandness is via Walls and the Dale of Walls, an additional distance of around six miles.