• Overnight road closures Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 November 2026

Overnight roadworks are scheduled on two sections of the A68 in November, to renew road markings and road studs following resurfacing works completed earlier this autumn.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will be managing the works.

For the safety of motorists and the workforce, overnight road closures will be in place:

• The A68 north of Pathhead will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 18 November. A signed diversion route will be in place between the B6367 Junction and Pathhead, adding an estimated 3 minutes and 0.5 miles to affected journeys.
• The A68 south of Lauder will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 20 November. A diversion route will be in place between Carfraemill Roundabout and Earlston, adding an estimated 12 minutes and 7.9 miles to affected journeys.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These road marking and stud works will enhance safety for people using the A68 at these locations.

“We understand that road closures can be disruptive, so we’ve planned for these to take place overnight to reduce their impact.

“If you need to travel on the A68 during the works, our advice is to plan ahead and allow extra time for the diversion.”

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

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