• Overnight closure at three locations

• Works scheduled between 10-25 June

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out resurfacing works on the A7 for a total of 11 nights, with works scheduled between the nights of Monday 10 and Tuesday 25 June.

A7 Mosspaul, Monday 10 June, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June (19:00 – 06:00 each night) – Road closure with a signed diversion between Canonbie and Hawick. Traffic will be diverted off the A7 via the B7201, B6357, A6088 and A698.

This diversion will add approximately 7.7 miles and 20 minutes to affected journeys.

A7 North of Synton, Thursday 13 June (19:00 – 04:00) – Road closure with a signed diversion between Selkirk and Hawick. Traffic will be diverted off the A7 via the A698, A68 and A699.

This diversion will add approximately 13.7 miles and 21 minutes to affected journeys.

A7 Glenmayne to Kingsknowe, Monday 17 to Friday 21 and Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 June (19:00 – 06:00 each night) – Road closure with a signed diversion between Selkirk and Kingsknowe roundabout. Traffic will be diverted off the A7 via the A6091, A68 and A699.

This diversion will add approximately 0.9 miles and 3 minutes to affected journeys.  No work will take place Saturday or Sunday.

Local access will be allowed up to the point of the hard closure points. Access within the closure section will be permitted for local residents and emergency vehicles.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “The surfacing improvements will help to address the defects on these sections of the A7 and will greatly enhance the driving experience for motorists.

“It is essential for safety that we close the road during these works, however we’ve arranged for the project to take place overnight to minimize the impact.

“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding. We’ll do all we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.”

Emergency services and other relevant stakeholders have been consulted in advance to make them aware of the plans.

Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot and on Twitter at @trafficscotland.

All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.