THE A7 will be closed for four nights this month for resurfacing works

The work, which is scheduled to take place in two locations will begin on Tuesday August 23 2022.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will resurface approximately 1.6 kilometres of the busy road.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as the travelling public, the A7 will be closed between 7.30pm and 06:00 on the night of Tuesday August 23 at Ashkirk, and on the nights of Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Friday 26 August at Boleside.

On the night of August 23 a diversion will be signposted between Selkirk and Hawick, via the A699, A68 and A698. This diversion will add approximately 14 miles and 20 minutes to affected journeys.

On the nights of August 24, 25 and 26 a diversion will be signposted between Kingsknowe Roundabout and Selkirk, via the A6091, A68 and A699.

This diversion will add approximately 9.6 miles and 12 minutes to affected journeys.

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.

Emergency services and other relevant stakeholders have been consulted in advance to make them aware of the plans.

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