A702 near Hillend | Traffic Signal Installation
Four overnight road closures of the A702 are planned to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to complete traffic signal installation works at the junction with the A703 near Hillend.
The A702 will be closed between Lothianburn Junction on the A720 and Easter Howgate from 19:30 to 06:00 each night from Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January.
During these closures a signed diversion route will be in place between Lothianburn Junction and Easter Howgate, via the A720, Straiton Junction, the A701 and Bush Loan Road. This diversion will add approximately 9 minutes and 3.5 miles to affected journeys.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times, and local access will be provided for residents who live within the closure. All traffic management will be removed outside of working hours.
Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s Southeast Network Manager, said: “It is essential for the safety of the workforce that we close the road while these works take place, however we’ve scheduled them during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.
“We thank motorists in advance for their patience.”
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot for up-to-date travel information and allowing extra time for their journey.
How to get the latest travel and traffic information
For full information on roadworks on trunk roads in the north-west and south-east of Scotland, visit the Bear Scotland website.
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