A7

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

UPDATE 20 November 2024: One further night’s work on the A7 south of Langholm is scheduled on Tuesday 3 December from 19:30 to 06:00, to complete road marking improvement works that were previously delayed due to wet weather. As before, a clearly signed diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be in place between … Continued

Temporary traffic lights for four weeks from 7 October 2024 Intermittent closures for several minutes Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is planning to carry out a repair to the embankment on the A7 at Ewes Water, just south of the High Mill Bridge, north of Langholm. Work will commence on Monday 7 October 2024 … Continued

UPDATE: Tonight’s works on the A7 south of Canonbie have been cancelled due to forecast heavy rain. The works will continue from the night of 17 October, with three additional road closures required from 19:30 to 06:00 on 21, 22 and 23 October, with the same diversion in place each night. Overnight works for three … Continued

Overnight works Monday 22 July 2024 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to install new road markings on approximately 150 metres of the A7 carriageway in Hawick. These works will take place on the night of Monday 22 July. To ensure the safety of workers and road users, temporary traffic lights will be … Continued

Overnight closure at three locations Works scheduled between 10-25 June BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out resurfacing works on the A7 for a total of 11 nights, with works scheduled between the nights of Monday 10 and Tuesday 25 June. A7 Mosspaul, Monday 10 June, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 … Continued