A6091

Bridge expected to remain closed to eastbound traffic until late January 2027 Full overnight bridge closures on 2, 12-18 and 24 November 2026 Major works to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 are likely to continue until late January, after the concrete deck underneath the road surface was found to be in significantly … Continued

Full overnight closures on 14 nights from 4 October to 29 November 2026 Bridge closed to eastbound traffic from 5 October until late November 2026 Works on site to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 are set to begin on the night of Sunday 4 October and continue for six to ten weeks. … Continued

Bridge closed to eastbound traffic from 5 October until late November 2026 Full overnight closures 4, 5, 6 and 22 October, and 8, 9, 12-18 and 29 November 2026 The programme of major works to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 has now been confirmed, following the conclusion of a tender process to … Continued

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

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

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

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