July 10, 2026

A6091 GALAFOOT BRIDGE REFURBISHMENT

Major works expected to commence in August 2026 Major works to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 are expected to begin in August. Works to be carried out include resurfacing of the bridge’s carriageway and footpaths and renewal of waterproofing. Concrete repairs will be completed as required following removal of the existing waterproofing, … Continued

March 12, 2026

MAINTENANCE WORKS ON A6091 GALAFOOT BRIDGE

UPDATE 13 March 2026: Access restrictions to the car park beneath Galafoot Bridge are now expected to continue for four weeks. Local access restrictions for four weeks from 23 March 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out maintenance works on the underside of Galafoot Bridge, for approximately four weeks commencing … Continued

February 18, 2025

NEW PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE PATH ON THE A6091 IN MELROSE

Occasional temporary traffic lights for six weeks, commencing 3 March 2025 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to install a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists alongside the A6091, near the junction with High Road in Melrose. The works are programmed to take place over six weeks, beginning on Monday 3 March … Continued

March 14, 2023

OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURES ON A7 AND A6091

OVERNIGHT WORKS POSTPONED TONIGHT (15.03.23): The overnight A7 resurfacing scheme planned for tonight south of Parkdiall, Hawick, (outlined below) has been postponed due to a forecast of unfavourable weather overnight. The rescheduled works will be confirmed in due course. ——————————————————————————– The A7 and A6091 are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a … Continued