• Overnight northbound carriageway closures 22, 23 and 24 September 2025

The A1 northbound carriageway is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with resurfacing works planned at two sites between Spott Roundabout and Thistly Cross Roundabout on the nights of 22, 23 and 24 September.

The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland renew approximately 800 metres of carriageway on the A1, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists.

The works will be carried out in two phases, with northbound carriageway closures in place from 19:30 to 06:00 each night:

• 22 and 23 September (2 nights) – The A1 northbound will be closed from Broxburn Junction to Bowerhouse Junction. Road users will be diverted between Broxburn Junction and Thistly Cross Roundabout via the A1087 and Summerfield Road through Dunbar, and the A199, adding approximately 8 minutes and 1.5 miles to affected journeys. The southern section of Spott Roundabout will also be closed, with access to the A1 from Spott village via the local road to Bowerhouse Junction on the A1. Access onto Spott Road to Spott village and Easter Broomhouse will be controlled at the road closure points.
• 24 September (1 night) – The A1 northbound will be closed from Spott Roundabout to Thistly Cross Roundabout. Spott Roundabout will remain open. Road users will be diverted between Broxburn Junction and Thistly Cross Roundabout via the A1087 and Summerfield Road through Dunbar, and the A199, adding approximately 8 minutes and 1.5 miles to affected journeys. During this period, there will be no access to the A1 from Bowerhouse Junction and a signed diversion will be in place via the local road to Spott Roundabout. Access to and from Myreside junction will be controlled at the road closure points.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times and all traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will improve safety and ride quality for users of the A1 northbound.

“Carriageway closures are essential while work is in progress, however we’ll do this overnight to minimise disruption.

“if you need to use the A1 northbound on the nights of 22, 23 or 24 September, our advice is to plan ahead and allow some extra time for the diversion.

“We’re grateful to road users and local residents for their patience and understanding while we complete these improvements.”

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

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland.

All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.