• Four weeks of overnight closures at various locations from Old Craighall to Thistly Cross Roundabout commences 18 May 2026

Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is to undertake a four-week programme of overnight maintenance on the A1 from Old Craighall to Thistly Cross roundabout.

Works to be carried out include litter picking, grass cutting, gully emptying, catchpit cleaning, weed spraying, road sweeping, pothole patching, inspection of structures and repairs to signs.

The work will be carried out in phases, with closures from 20:30 until 05:30 each night on the dates and locations listed below:

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “It is essential for safety that we close the carriageway while these works are carried out, however we’ll be taking advantage of the closures to carry out as many routine maintenance tasks as possible at once.

“We’ve also split the works into phases so that only the minimum length of carriageway has to be closed on any given night.

“If you are planning to use the A1 at night over the next few weeks, our advice is to check what restrictions will be in place and allow extra time for your journey if necessary.

“We thank road users and the local community for their patience and understanding.”

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