A NUMBER of B and unclassified roads will be closed temporarily in the Scottish Borders this week to facilitate surface dressing works.

These works are due to start in the region today June 19 2023 and are expected to last 4-6 weeks depending on weather conditions.

The process involves spraying the carriageway with a bitumen binder followed by a layer of stone chippings which are compacted by mechanical roller. 

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The carriageway is swept immediately after completion of the process, however, loose chippings will be present on the site for a number of weeks until the chipping have been fully embedded into the surface and the final sweep has been completed.

Due to the nature of these works and available road widths, the majority of B and unclassified roads will be closed temporarily while works are ongoing. 

Access to properties may also be restricted for short periods until the works have passed. 

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Where there are particular access requirements, residents should speak to workers on site who will usually be able to accommodate their needs. 

Works on the A class network will be carried out under a temporary lane closure with convoy system in operation and motorists should still expect to encounter delays if  traveling on these route

The programme for week commencing June 19 is as follows:

Monday June 19 C96 Hirsel Law to Skaithmuir

Monday June 19 – Tuesday June 20 C96 B6437 Upsettlington

Tuesday June 20 C96 Ladykirk to New Ladykirk.

Wednesday June 21 B6461 Paxton to boundary

Thursday June 22 B6438 Greenburn

Friday June 23 C106 Stockbridge and B6401 Marlefield

The surface dressing operations is very much dependant on weather conditions. 

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Should staff encounter either very warm or wet conditions, works will be postponed with the programme adjusted to suit.

If you have any specific concerns or queries regarding these works,  please call 0300 100 1800 and request to speak to either Paul Matthewson, Jason Mains or Keith Millar. 

Alternatively please e-mail PMatthewson@Scotborders.gov.uk, Jason.Mains@scotborders.gov.uk or kmillar@scotborders.gov.uk