BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out a programme of road marking improvements on the A702 trunk road between Abington Roundabout and Hillend.
The works will continue in three phases until the night of 2 October. There will be no work on Saturday and Sunday nights or the night of Monday 30 September.
The improvement package includes road marking and stud replacement works, resurfacing works from Overburns to Coulter and in Coulter Village, concrete asphalt reinstatement around iron works from Damhead to Hillend and investigation works North of Flotterstone.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, it is necessary to close the A702 while work is taking place. Full details of these overnight closures can be found in the table below:
| Date and time | Location | Traffic Management |
| 13-20 September
(6 Nights – excluding Saturday & Sunday) 19:30 – 06:30 |
Nine Mile Burn to Hillend | Road closure with signed diversion route between A702/A766 Junction and Hillend |
| 23 September to 1 October(6 Nights – excluding Saturday & Sunday) 19:30 – 06:30 |
Melbourne Crossroads to Nine Mile Burn |
Road closure with signed diversion route between Melbourne Crossroads and Bush Loan Road. |
| 2 October
(1 Night) 20:30 – 06:30 |
A702 Abington Roundabout to Maidencoates Roundabout | Road closure with signed diversion route between Abington Roundabout and Melbourne crossroad. |
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “By utilising these closures to carry out a variety of works we aim to minimise the overall disruption faced by road users.
“These improvements will improve safety for drivers using the A702. We’re grateful to motorists and local residents for their patience while work is completed.”
Consultation has been carried out in advance with relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the works.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.uk or on X at @trafficscotland.
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