A NUMBER of Borders roads will close or have temporary lane closures with convoy system in operation this week to facilitate surface dressing works, and motorists should still expect to encounter delays if  traveling on these routes.

The process involves spraying the carriageway with a bitumen binder followed by a layer of stone chippings which are compacted by mechanical roller. 

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The carriageway is swept immediately after completion of the process, however, loose chippings will be present on the site for a number of weeks until the chipping have been fully embedded into the surface and the final sweep has been completed

Due to the nature of these works and available road widths, the majority of B and unclassified roads will be closed temporarily while works are ongoing. 

Access to properties may also be restricted for short periods until the works have passed. 

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Where there are particular access requirements please speak to our colleagues on site who will usually be able to accommodate your needs. 

Works on the A class network will be carried out under a temporary lane closure with convoy system in operation and motorists should still expect to encounter delays if  traveling on these route.

The roads in question are as follows:

Monday June 26 B6438 at Greenburn

Tuesday June 27 C106 at Stockbridge

Wednesday June 28 A1107 at South Falaknowe / Springhill

Thursday June 29 A698 at Henderside – Edenmouth

Friday June 30 A698 at West Fireburnmill

Saturday July 1 D24/4 Tweed Horizons

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Please note Surface dressing operations is very much dependant on weather conditions. 

In the event of either very warm or wet conditions, works will be postponed with the programme adjusted to suit.

If you have any specific concerns or queries regarding these works,  please call 0300 100 1800 and request to speak to either Paul Matthewson, Jason Mains or Keith Millar.  Alternatively please e-mail PMatthewson@Scotborders.gov.uk, Jason.Mains@scotborders.gov.uk or kmillar@scotborders.gov.uk