BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface areas of the A702 between Lamington and Coulter.
The work will take place over 13 nights between the hours of 19:30 and 06:30 from Wednesday 21 August to Friday 6 September 2024. No works will take place at the weekend.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public it is necessary to close the A702 at these locations during the works. Signed diversions will be in place.
A702 Overburns to Coulter (Wednesday 21 August – Wednesday 4 September, 11 nights):
Northbound traffic will be diverted via A73, Hydnford Bridge, Hyndford Road, A70 through Carstairs then Carnwath, then A721. The southbound diversion is the same in reverse order. The diversion will add an additional 16 minutes and 11.7 miles to journeys.
A702 Coulter (Thursday 5 – Friday 6 September, two nights):
Northbound traffic will be diverted via A73, Hydnford Bridge, Hyndford Road, A70 through Carstairs then Carnwath, then A721. The southbound diversion is the same in reverse order. The diversion will add an additional 16 minutes and 11.7 miles to journeys.
Consultations have been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South-East Network Manager said: “These surfacing improvements will address and repair defects in the road surface such as potholes and cracking, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.
“It is essential for the safety of the workforce that we close the carriageway during these works. However, we’ve scheduled this during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.
“We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, or on X at @trafficscotland.
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