Motorists warned of 13 nights of disruption ahead on the A68
Motorists are being warned of disruption ahead - as 13 nights of resurfacing works get underway on the A68.
The cross-border route will be closed in both directions between Ancrum and the Carter Bar for the next three nights - from 10pm to 6am; with further work between St Boswells and the Ravenswood roundabout to follow.
The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 2,100 metres of carriageway at two locations near Camptown and Eildon, "creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists".
Emergency services will be given access through the works at all times and local access for residents within the closure points will be maintained when it is safe to pass through the work area.
BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager Tommy Deans said: “We’re pleased to be able to deliver these resurfacing improvements on the A68.
“We’re grateful to road users and local communities for their understanding while we carry out these essential works. We have to close the road for safety while work is in progress, however we’ll do this at night in order to minimise disruption.”
When will the A68 be closed?
From Monday, July 31st, to Wednesday, August 2nd, the A68 will be closed in both directions from south of Ancrum to the national border between 10pm and 6am.
A signed diversion will be in place via the A698 and A6088, adding approximately 9.7 miles and 14 minutes onto affected journeys.
From Thursday to Friday, August 3rd and 4th, and Monday to Friday, August 7th to 11th, the A68 will be closed in both directions between Ravenswood roundabout and St Boswells between 10pm and 6am.
A signed diversion will be in place via the A6091, the A7 and the A699. This diversion will add approximately 15.9 miles and 23 minutes onto affected journeys.
And, from Monday to Wednesday, August 14th to 16th, the A68 will again be closed in both directions between Ravenswood roundabout and St Boswells - this time between 7.30pm and 6am.
A diversion will be in place via the A6091, A7 and A699.
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Temporary traffic lights will also be in place on the A68, one kilometre south of Camptown, from 10pm to 6am on the nights of Thursday and Friday, August 3rd and 4th, while road marking works are completed.
A spokesperson added: "All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions."
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