OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS – A720 CITY OF EDINBURGH BYPASS

June 8, 2023

UPDATE: Thanks to additional resources and better than expected progress, resurfacing works between Millerhill and Sheriffhall are now expected to be completed on the night of Friday 28 July, ahead of schedule. As a result, there will be no works at this site during the week commencing 31 July.

  • A720 westbound Gilmerton Junction to Straiton Junction 22 June – 10 July 2023

  • A720 Gilmerton eastbound off-slip 11 July – 14 July 2023

  • A720 westbound Millerhill to Sheriffhall 24 July– 2 August 2023

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is planning to carry out a programme of resurfacing improvements on the A720 City of Edinburgh Bypass, between 22 June and 2 August this summer.

The works will be completed in three phases:

  • On the westbound A720 between Gilmerton Junction and Straiton Junction, from 22 June until 10 July
  • On the slip road exiting the eastbound A720 at Gilmerton Junction, from 11 July until 13 July
  • On the westbound A720 between Millerhill Junction and Sheriffhall Roundabout, from 24 July until 2 August.

All works will be undertaken between the hours of 20:30 and 06:00 each night, with no works on Saturday or Sunday nights.

To ensure the safety of the workforce and public it will be necessary to close the A720 at these locations during the works, with signed diversions in place. Dates, locations and diversion routes for each phase are listed below:

Dates / duration Location Diversion route Additional time / distance
22 June – 10 July
(13 nights – excluding Saturday & Sunday)		 A720 Gilmerton to Straiton westbound Closure of A720 Westbound. Diversion via Sheriffhall Roundabout, A7 Southbound, Gilmerton Road Roundabout, A772, Gilmerton Station Road, Lasswade Road, Lang Loan, Straiton Junction, Straiton Road, A701 3 Minutes / 1.1 Miles
11 July – 13 July
(3 nights)		 A720 Gilmerton eastbound off=slip Closure of A720 Eastbound between Straiton Junction and Sheriffhall Roundabout. Diversion via Straiton Junction, Lang Loan, Lasswade Road, Gilmerton Station Road, A722, Gilmerton Road, A7 6 Minutes / 3.2 Miles
24 July – 2 August
(8 nights – excluding Saturday & Sunday)		 A720 Millerhill to Sheriffhall westbound Closure of A720 westbound. Diversion via Old Craighall Junction Roundabout, B6415/ Old Craighall Road, A6106/ Millerhill Road, Sheriffhall Roundabout 2 Minutes / 0.6 Miles

 

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will remove defects in the road surface such a 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 them during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements”.

Consultation has 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.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.trafficscotland.org for up-to-date information and allowing extra time for their journey.

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