A BORDERS bridge is to close for 10 weeks while major refurbishment works are carried out.
Clackmae Bridge on the C76 near Earlston will be shut from Monday, October 16 to Friday, December 22 to allow the replacement of the existing deck and strengthening works to be carried out.
Diversions will be in place, with the signed alternative route via the A68 through Earlston, the D4/4 at South Blainslie and the C76.
The £690,000 Clackmae works are part of a programme of bridge repairs in 2017/18 which also include improvements to Lowood Bridge between Galashiels and Melrose, Bowanhill Bridge near Teviothead and Bowden Church Bridge.
Scottish Borders Council’s executive member for roads and infrastructure, councillor Gordon Edgar, said: "The C76 road is an important route for the local community, which is why the council is carrying out these works to the Clackmae Bridge.
"It is part of a significant bridge repairs programme by SBC in 2017/18 which will ensure Clackmae, alongside a number of other important bridges in the Borders, can continue to be used for years to come."
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