BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out essential works to remove potentially hazardous trees affected by ash dieback at eleven sites on the A720 trunk road between Baberton Junction and Sheriffhall Roundabout.
The works will take place on the nights of Tuesday 5 March and Wednesday 6 March between the hours of 21:30 and 05:30.
On the night of Tuesday 5 March, a lane closure will be in place between Dreghorn and Lothianburn.
On the night of Wednesday 6 March, slips roads exiting the eastbound A720 at Straiton and Lasswade will be closed in sequence for several hours each, with diversion routes signposted as detailed in the table below.
| Date | Location of works | Work hours | Traffic management |
| 5 March
(1 night) |
Dreghorn to Lothianburn | 21:30 – 05:30 | Hard shoulder and lane one closure only. |
| 6 March
(1 night) |
A720 eastbound off-slip at Straiton Junction | 21:30 – 05:30 | Road users will be diverted eastbound to turn at Lasswade Junction and back to Straiton Junction to exit via the westbound off-slip |
| 6 March
(1 night) |
A720 eastbound off-slip at Lasswade Junction | 21:30 – 05:30 | Road users will be diverted off the A720 at Straiton Junction, along Lang Loan and Lasswade Road |
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network manager, said: “It is essential for safety that we close slips roads on the eastbound carriageway of the A720 while we remove potentially hazardous trees.
“We understand that this will be disruptive and have planned the works to take place at night when traffic flows are lower to reduce the impact.
“The nature of the works will result in a slight increase in noise levels and we apologise in advance for the inconvenience this may cause.
“We thank road users and the local community for their patience and understanding.”
All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, or on X at @trafficscotland.
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