A68

Overnight road closure 20 June 2024 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is to undertake detailed inspection works on the historic Lothian Bridge that carries the A68 trunk road over the Tyne Water in Pathhead. This is a routine inspection undertaken every six years, which requires close access to all parts of the structure.  The … Continued

WORKS RESCHEDULED: Due to a change in our construction programme, these works on the A68 in Pathhead have been rescheduled and will now go ahead on the nights of 11, 12 and 13 December. All other details remain the same. Overnight road closures 6 to 8 December 2023 The A68 in Pathhead is set to … Continued

Overnight road closures 11 to 14 September 2023 The A68 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning four nights of roadworks from 11 to 14 September. Resurfacing works are planned on the A68 between Fala Dam Junction and the junction with the B6458, from 19:30 until 06:00 … Continued

Overnight road closures 17-21 July 2023 As part of ongoing drainage improvement works on the A68, five nights of road closures are scheduled, beginning on the night of Monday 17 July. The A68 will be closed in both directions between Fordel Mains Junction and Millerhill Junction from 19:30 until 06:30 each night from 17 to … Continued

Overnight closures at two locations from 31 July to 17 August 2023 The A68 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of thirteen nights of resurfacing works scheduled from Monday 31 July to Thursday 17 August. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 2,100 metres of … Continued

Overnight lane closures 5-28 June 2023 Two-way traffic lights 29 June to 14 July Overnight full road closures 17-21 July Overnight lane closures will be in place on the A68 near to Salters Road Junction, beginning on the night of Monday 5 June and continuing until Wednesday 28 June. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s … Continued

Overnight road works for one night on 9 May 2023 The A68 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a night of improvement works scheduled for the 9 May 2023. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland resurface 230 metres of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists. … Continued

Overnight road works at three locations from 20 – 22 March 2023 The A68 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with three nights of improvements works scheduled on 20 – 22 March. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, improve road markings across approximately 4.8km of the A68 and … Continued

Please note that due to adverse weather conditions on the night of the 16 February and anticipated forecast for the night of 17 February, the A68 Bonchester Bridge surfacing scheme has been delayed until 20th March.  An additional night of work on the A68 Jedburgh, South of Headrig will take place on Monday 20th March. … Continued

WORKS POSTPONED: Due to recent and ongoing winter weather conditions, these works on the A68 have now been delayed and will be rescheduled in early 2023. Overnight closures 12-14 December 2022 Overnight road and lane closures on the A68 between St Boswells and the national border are scheduled for 12-14 December, to allow Transport Scotland’s … Continued

Overnight works commence Monday 21 November 2022 for 4 nights Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland set to resurface approximately 115 metres of the A68 in Pathhead over four nights, commencing on Monday 21 November. To ensure the safety of workers and road users, the A68 will be closed in both directions between the junction … Continued

Temporary traffic lights during construction from 24 to 28 October 2022 The A68 in Pathhead is to benefit from a new pedestrian crossing, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland set to begin work on site later this month. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 in Pathhead between 09:30 and 15:30 … Continued