Motorists using the A1 northbound between Thistly Cross roundabout and Abbotsview junction are set to benefit from improved road markings, with one night of works planned for Wednesday 20 October.
The works will complete a £265,000 programme of road marking and stud improvements on the A1 between Edinburgh and Dunbar, carried out since April 2021 by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, the A1 will be closed to northbound traffic between Thistly Cross roundabout and Abbotsview junction between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 20 October.
A diversion will be signposted from Thistly Cross roundabout to Abbotsview junction via the A199. This diversion will add approximately 4 minutes to affected journeys.
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the plans in advance.
Emergency services will be able to pass through the works at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These road marking upgrades on the A1 will enhance safety for motorists and form the final phase of a programme of improvements on this route that began back in April.
“We’ve scheduled the works overnight to minimise disruption, however please allow a few extra minutes for your journey if you will be affected by the diversion.”
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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