Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is to carry out overnight joint repair works on a bridge on the Edinburgh City Bypass between Straiton and Gilmerton junctions.
The A720 will be closed westbound for five nights from Monday 16 October and eastbound for five nights on Monday 23 October 2023, from 2030 until 0630. Works will not take place at the weekend.
A diversion route will be in place during the closures which will add an estimated 1.1 miles and 3 minutes onto journey times.
Westbound diversion:
Sheriffhall roundabout onto the A7 southbound, then; Gilmerton Road roundabout, A772, Gilmerton Station Road, Lasswade Road, Lang Loan, Straiton junction, Straiton Road, A701.
Eastbound diversion:
A701 onto Straiton Road, then; Straiton junction, Lang Loan, Lasswade Road, Gilmerton Station Road, A772, Gilmerton Road Roundabout, A7 Southbound, Sheriffhall roundabout.
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “These repair works are required to safeguard the integrity of the bridge and the A720 which goes across it.
“It is essential for the safety of roadworkers and motorists that we close the road during the works.
“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding.”
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the works in advance.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or Twitter @trafficscotland.
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