Clydesdale motorists are being warned of roadworks on two areas of the A702 in the coming weeks.
A programme of overnight resurfacing works on two areas of the A702 near its junction with the A766 is set to commence on Monday, January 13.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works south of Braidwood Farm on the nights of Monday, January 13, to Friday January 17, and at the junction with the A766 on the nights of Monday, February 10, to Thursday, February 13.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, it will be necessary to close the A702 north and south of the A766 junction between 7.30pm and 6am the following morning.
A signed diversion suitable for trunk road traffic will be in place between Bush Loan Road and Melbourne Crossroads, via Gowkley Moss Roundabout, the A701 and the A721. This diversion will add approximately 3.2 miles and nine minutes to affected journeys.
Consultations have been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South-East network manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will address and repair defects in the road surface such as potholes and cracking, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.
“It is essential for the safety of the workforce that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.
“We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot for up-to-date information and allowing extra time for their journey.
All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.
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