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Police Scotland and local bus company content with proposals Transport Scotland, in conjunction with its trunk road operating company in South East Scotland (BEAR Scotland) and Scottish Borders Council have consulted Police Scotland and the local bus operator. Both have been positive and their feedback will be incorporated into the final design for the proposed … Continued

Overnight traffic restrictions on Sheriffhall Roundabout, with closures also affecting the A7 and A6106 from 12 to 14 October 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out overnight ground investigation works on the A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 October 2026. The works will take place between 20:30 and 06:00 … Continued

UPDATE 28 October 2026: Following delays due to poor weather, two additional overnight road closures will be required to complete works on the A7 near Langholm, on the nights of Sunday 1 November and Monday 2 November. Works on Sunday 1 November will commence at 9:30pm, to avoid conflict with the Langholm bonfire event. Road … Continued

UPDATE 01.09.26: Due to a schedule change in the wider programme, the A7 overnight resurfacing between Canonbie and Langholm will now require two additional nights of works, with completion scheduled by 06:00 on Saturday 26 September.    Overnight road closures 14 to 24 September 2026   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry … Continued

UPDATE 7 September 2026: Works previously postponed on the A7 south of Ashkirk have been reprogrammed for the night of Sunday 20 September, to allow for all road markings and studs to be completed. A road closure will be in place between Selkirk and Hawick from 19:30 to 06:00. Overnight road closures 3 to 14 August … Continued

Temporary traffic lights for five weeks from Monday 20 July 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface the pedestrian footway on the A7 along Hillside Terrace in Selkirk. The works will commence on Monday 20 July and continue for five weeks. For the safety of workers and the public, footway closures … Continued

Overnight traffic lights and escort on nights of 3 June and 26 August 2026 Works to refurbish a retaining wall on the A7 near the River Esk between Langholm and Skippers Bridge are set to begin on 3 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which is anticipated to last … Continued

Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish Borders Council shared options with community representatives Proposals include new pedestrian crossings and other improvements Road authorities Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish Borders Council met with local representatives in Selkirk last night to share the next phase in the process to potentially introduce improvements to enhance the safety … Continued

UPDATE 2 March 2026: Works on the A7 south of Selkirk will now commence tonight, with this additional shift required following a review of the construction programme. The works are still expected to be completed as planned on the night of Tuesday 17 March. Overnight road closures 2 to 17 March 2026 The A7 south … Continued

UPDATE 11 March 2026: One additional shift will be required on the A7 south of Hawick to complete road marking and road stud replacement works. A road closure will be in place on the night of Thursday 19 March between 19:30 and 06:00. Overnight road closures 19 to 30 January, 2 to 4 February, 10 … Continued

UPDATE 30 January 2026: Two additional overnight closures on the nights of Thursday 5 and Friday 6 February are scheduled to allow these works on the A7 to be completed, following a delay while BT carried out repairs to a defect under their area of responsibility. Works begin 7 January 2026 for nine nights Additional overnight closures on … Continued

Overnight temporary traffic lights 17-20 November 2025 Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A7 through Selkirk town centre between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 17 to Thursday 20 November, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out investigative works to guide and inform future improvements. The … Continued