Network Rail issues reminder of road closure to survey railway bridge on the A1, Eyemouth

October 3, 2024

  • A1, Eyemouth will be closed from 22:00hrs on Wednesday 09 October until 06:00hrs on Thursday 10 October

Network Rail is reminding residents and motorists of a road closure scheduled to take place in October on the A1 near Eyemouth.
As part of a commitment to providing a safe and reliable railway, engineers will be conducting a structural survey of the railway bridge (ECM8 001/154) from 22:00hrs on Wednesday 09 October until 06:00hrs on Thursday 10 October.
Signage will be in place ahead of the road closure with a diversion route in place via the A1 > A6105 > A6112 & Vice Versa.
Coneworx on behalf of Network Rail will manage the closed section of road and will put out warning signs in advance of the closure and diversion signs out during it.
Darren Dickson, Project Manager for Network Rail, said: “The work we’re undertaking will provide vital information on the condition of this railway bridge is crucial for the long-term future reliability
of the line.
“Working on the railway at night offers the safest environment for our teams and causes the least disruption to our passengers and freight trains. However, we understand the inconvenience this
work will cause some people.
“We would like to thank those affected for their patience and understanding and offer assurances that every effort has been made to reduce the impact of our activities as much as possible.”