ROAD maintenance and management firm BEAR SCOTLAND has announced changes to the planned work scheduled for the A68 road.

The company say that due to adverse weather conditions last night Thursday February 16  and the anticipated forecast for tonight Friday February17, the A68 Bonchester Bridge surfacing scheme has been delayed until Monday March 20. 

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An additional night of work on the A68 Jedburgh, South of Headrig will now take place on Monday 20th February.

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.