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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

UPDATE 24 October 2025: Due to a plant breakdown on the A7 Boleside to Glenmayne site last night, an additional night of work is required tonight (24 October) to complete the road markings and studs within the resurfaced section. Overnight road closures on Monday to Friday nights from 7 to 29 October 2025 The A7 … Continued

UPDATE 19 September 2025: Due to previous weather-related delays, one additional overnight closure on the night of Monday 22 September will be required to complete these works on the A7 south of Canonbie. Road closures on Monday to Friday nights from 2 to 22 September 2025 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to … Continued

5 nights of road closures from 15 to 23 August 2025 The A7 north of Dryden Farm will be closed for overnight resurfacing works between Friday 15 August and Saturday 23 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will undertake the works which will see road closures overnight between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00. … Continued

Proposed solution includes new pedestrian crossings and one-way-system Trunk roads authorities have identified potential improvements to enhance the safety of pedestrians and those using wheels (e.g. wheelchair users) on the A7 in Selkirk town centre since the public consultation concluded late last year. The proposed approach being pursued by Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish … Continued

UPDATE 13 August 2025: One additional overnight closure will be required to complete road marking works, on the night of Monday 25 August. Overnight road closures 29 July to 25 August 2025 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with 13 nights of resurfacing works planned between 29 July and 15 … Continued

UPDATE 23 January: Works south of Chapelhill Junction on the night of Friday 24 January have been cancelled due to forecast high winds. The remainder of the programme remains unchanged, with the works still expected to be completed on the night of Friday 31 January. Overnight road closures 20-24 & 27-31 January 2025 The A7 … Continued

UPDATE 11 February 2025: Due to unforeseen delays in the programme of works, one additional night’s closure of the A7 Commercial Road in Hawick will be required from 21:00 to 06:00 on Tuesday 11 February, between Albert Road and Dovemount Roundabout. Northbound traffic will be diverted via Albert Road and Princes Street. Southbound traffic will … Continued