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The A1 is now closed to all traffic in both directions between Thistly Cross roundabout and Abbotsview Junction, with wind speeds of up to 84mph forecast for this evening where the trunk road bridges over the River Tyne near East Linton. A diversion route is in place via the A199. This is expected to add … Continued

BEAR Scotland is warning road users to expect restrictions on high sided vehicles and a possible full closure of the A1 later today when the strongest winds from Storm Arwen arrive on the east coast of Scotland. The Met Office has issued a Red warning for wind, with gusts of up to 84mph forecast on … Continued

Overnight northbound carriageway closures 17-26 November 2021 The northbound carriageway of the A1 between Bankton Junction and Dolphingstone Junction is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with nine nights of resurfacing works set to begin on Wednesday 17 November. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 1km of carriageway, … Continued

Overnight southbound carriageway closure Friday 12 November 2021 Overnight repairs to the southbound carriageway of the A1 at Abbotsview junction and East Linton are scheduled for the night of Friday 12 November. The work will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00. To ensure the … Continued

Overnight northbound carriageway closure 20 October 2021 Motorists using the A1 northbound between Thistly Cross roundabout and Abbotsview junction are set to benefit from improved road markings, with one night of works planned for Wednesday 20 October. The works will complete a £265,000 programme of road marking and stud improvements on the A1 between Edinburgh … Continued

Overnight road closures to commence 26 October 2021 The northbound carriageway of the A1, between Dolphingstone junction and Wallyford junction, is set to benefit from an improved road surface. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will resurface 2.3km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists. To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well … Continued

Overnight northbound closure 14 October 2021 A section of the A1 between Oaktree Junction and Gladsmuir Junction is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with one night of resurfacing works on Thursday 14 October. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 0.4km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys … Continued

Overnight northbound closures 6-8 September 2021 The A1 at Little Pinkerton south of Dunbar is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with three nights of resurfacing works set to begin on Monday 6 September. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 0.4km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys … Continued

Overnight closures 18-22 July 2021 The A1 at Wallyford is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with three nights of resurfacing works scheduled to begin on Sunday 18 July. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 0.5km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists. To ensure the … Continued

Overnight weekday road closures for 4 nights: 5-8 July 2021 Convoy operation for one night: 9 July 2021 Resurfacing works on the A1 at Thorntonloch will now be completed over five nights, instead of seven nights as previously advertised. Road closures will still be required between 7:30pm and 6:30am on four nights from 5-8 July, … Continued

Six overnight road closures from 31 May 2021 Motorists using the A1 trunk road are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with six nights of resurfacing works set to begin on Monday 31 May. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 1 km of carriageway at Brockholes, approximately 14 … Continued

21 May 2021 UPDATE: Closure Time Change A1 Monks Muir overnight closure will now take place from 20.00 on 22 May until 06.00 23 May. Please see below for further information.     13 May 2021 Keltbray, on behalf of Scottish Power, will be carrying out essential work on a section of overhead lines between … Continued