THE A68 will be closed between 10pm and 6am in both directions between Ravenswood RBT and St Boswells every night this week, stating on Monday August 7 until Friday August 11.

A signed diversion in place via the A6091, the A7 and the A699.

This diversion will add approximately 15.9 miles and 23 minutes onto affected journeys.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and the public during these works, road closures will be in place.

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BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager Tommy Deans said: “We’re pleased to be able to deliver these resurfacing improvements on the A68.

“We’re grateful to road users and local communities for their understanding while we carry out these essential works. We have to close the road for safety while work is in progress, however we’ll do this at night in order to minimise disruption.”

Emergency services will be given access through the works at all times and local access for residents within the closure points will be maintained when it is safe to pass through the work area.

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Relevant stakeholders have been consulted in advance to make them aware of the plans.

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, or on Twitter at @trafficscotland.

All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.