• Overnight works begin Tuesday 1 February 2022

Overnight works to resurface the slip road onto the eastbound A720 at Baberton Junction are scheduled to begin on Tuesday 1 February 2022.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project over four nights.

For the safety of workers and road users, the A720 Baberton eastbound on-slip will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the nights of 1, 2, 3 and 4 February. All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.

During these closures, a signed diversion route will be in place via Wester Hailes Road and the A71 before joining the A720 at Calder Junction. This diversion will add an estimated 5 minutes and 2.6 miles to affected journeys.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements at Baberton Junction will address and repair defects in the road surface, such as potholes or cracks, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.

“It is essential for the safety of road workers and motorists that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them overnight to minimise any disruption.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience.”

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