Drivers are being warned to expect overnight road closures and parking restrictions in Lauder when the A68 trunk road through the Borders town is resurfaced this autumn.
The works are programmed to commence on the night of Monday 12 October and conclude on the night of Friday 30 October. No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday nights.
Road closures and diversions
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and the public, the A68 through Lauder will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 each night of these works, with signed diversion routes in place for trunk road traffic and for local residents.
A signed diversion route for trunk road traffic will be in place between Carfraemill Roundabout and Earlston via the A68, A697 to Whiteburn, A6089 to Gordon and the A6015 to Earlston. This diversion will add 12 minutes and 7.9 miles to affected journeys.
A local diversion route will also be in place between Carfraemill Roundabout north of Lauder and the A68 south of Lauder, via the A697 and the B6362. This route is not suitable for HGVs.
Parking restrictions
Overnight parking restrictions will be in place between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights that works are taking place, localised during each phase.
The works will be phased across three separate zones to help limit disruption to both parking and access requirements:
Access into Lauder will be maintained for local residents and emergency services, and pedestrian access across the town will be maintained.
The web page www.bearscot.com/lauder contains detailed maps illustrating diversion routes and parking zones, and will be kept up to date with any changes to the programme.
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “As well as resurfacing the A68 through Lauder, we’ll be replacing ironworks including manhole covers, utility access covers and drainage grates, resulting in a smoother, safer new road surface.
“We understand that road closures are disruptive, therefore we’ve planned these works to take place overnight when traffic flows are lower.
“We’ll also do what we can to mitigate noise disruption to local residents, including completing the noisiest operations by 11pm each night.
“We kindly ask that parking restrictions are adhered to, helping us to complete the works safely, efficiently and with as little disruption to the local community as possible.
“We thank the local community for their patience while these essential improvements are completed.”
All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, or on X at @trafficscotland.
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