A section of the A1 between Oaktree Junction and Gladsmuir Junction is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with one night of resurfacing works on Thursday 14 October.
The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 0.4km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as the travelling public, the northbound carriageway of the A1 will be closed between Oaktree Junction and Gladsmuir Junction from 19:30 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 14 October.
A diversion route for northbound A1 traffic will be signposted between Oaktree Junction and Gladsmuir Junction via the A199. This diversion will add approximately 2 minutes to affected journeys.
The southbound carriageway of the A1 will remain open.
Emergency services and other relevant stakeholders have been consulted in advance to make them aware of the plans. Emergency services will be given access through the works at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will help to address the defects on this section of the A1 and will greatly improve the experience for motorists.
“It is essential that we close the road during these works to ensure the safety of road workers and motorists, however we’ve arranged for the project to take place overnight to minimise the impact.
“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding. We’ll do all we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
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