DRAINAGE WORKS ON THE A702 – BEAR Scotland

• Overnight carriageway closures 27 – 29 May 2024

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential drainage investigation works on two sections of the A702, South of Braidwood and Damhead to Hillend.

The South of Braidwood investigation works will take place on Monday 27 May between 19:30 to 06:00. A full road closure will be in place between Easter Howgate and Nine Mile Burn.

During this period of closure, a signed diversion route will be in place directing traffic southbound via A702 Easter Howgate, on to Bush Loan Road / Old Woodside and then on to the A701. Motorists will then follow Carlops Road (A766) before re-joining the A702 at Nine Mile Burn. Northbound traffic will follow the same diversion in reverse order. This diversion will add seven minutes and 1.8 miles to affected journeys.

The Damhead to Hillend investigation works will take place Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May between the hours of 20:30 to 06:00. A full road closure will be in place between the Lothianburn Junction and Easter Howgate.

A signed diversion route will be in place directing traffic southbound via the A720 eastbound. Traffic will exit at Straiton Junction onto the A701, follow Bush Loan Road / Old Woodside before re-joining the A702 at Easter Howgate. Northbound traffic will follow the same diversion in reverse order. This diversion will add eight minutes and 3.3 miles to affected journeys.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

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

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s Southeast Network Manager, said: “It is essential for the safety of the workforce that we close the carriageway during these works, however, we’ve scheduled this during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.”

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

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot for up-to-date travel information or X @trafficscotland.

All works are weather-dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.