A720 Lothianburn-Baberton | Drainage Works
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Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is conducting drainage improvement works on 6,000 metres of the westbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Lothianburn, Dreghorn and Baberton Junctions, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £500,000.
Filter stone replacement works will begin on Monday 5 August and continue for eight weeks. Work will take place from 20:30 to 06:00 on Monday to Friday nights. For the safety of workers and road users, the hard shoulder and Lane 1 will be closed alongside the works during these hours.
To reduce the project’s environmental impact, filter drain material will be cleaned and recycled back into the scheme.
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These upgrades to the surface water drainage system will improve safety for road users.
“We’ll do all we can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible and thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding.”
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