Overnight road closures 4 May for four nights

Motorists using the A1 at the junction for Ayton are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with four nights of resurfacing works scheduled to begin on Tuesday 4 May, 2021.

The £200,500 project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 753m of carriageway over the Ayton Junction, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists.

During the works to ensure the safety of roadworkers and the travelling public the A1 will be closed from Granthouse to the B6355 junction from 19:30 until 06:00 from Tuesday 4 May to the morning of Saturday 8 May, 2021. The works will commence at the later time of 23:00 on Thursday 6 May due to the Scottish Parliament elections.

A diversion route will be signposted via the A6105 / A6112, adding approximately 9 miles and 20 minutes to affected journeys.

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the plans and share information about the project in advance.  Emergency services will be able to pass through at all times and local access for residents living within the closure points will be maintained when it is safe to pass through the work area.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “The surfacing improvements on this section of the A1 will help to address defects and improve the experience for motorists.

“It is necessary to close the road during these works to ensure the safety of road workers and motorists. To minimise its impact on journeys the project is being carried out overnight.

“We thank motorists and the local community for their patience and understanding. We’ll do all we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.”

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government guidance, are in place to protect teams and ensure they remain safe on site.

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