A NEW access road is to be built in Selkirk to allow for Souters to continue recycling.
Work is under way to construct the carriageway from Dunsdalehaugh to the riverside depot.
But ongoing flood defence work through the site will force a complete closure for five days from Monday, October 20.
Conor Price, the scheme’s Project Manager, added: “We recognise that the advanced works will present difficulties for people living and working in Selkirk, in particular in the Riverside area.
“However, this is a vital phase of the scheme which will ensure the main works run efficiently over the next two years. We thank the people of Selkirk for their patience so far and hope to continue to work alongside them.” Following the five day closure access to the recycling centre will be from Dunsdalehaugh.
Mr Price added: “Selkirk Community Recycling Centre will re-open on Saturday, October 26 with a new access road from Dunsdalehaugh, opposite the former Baxters building. However, there will be no change to the services on offer at Selkirk CRC, or its opening hours.”
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