BORDERS motorists have been warned of a road closure as resurfacing works take place on a major route.

The A1 north of Reston is set to benefit from an improved surface. 

Motorists will experience disruption between Tuesday (October 22) and Wednesday, November 20.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will resurface 1.5km of carriageway on the A1, creating “smoother and safer journeys” for motorists.

Road closures with signed diversion routes will be in place between 7.30pm and 6am on each disrupted night except for Friday nights, when works will begin at 8pm.

No work will take place on the nights of October 26, October 27, November 9, November 10 or November 17, according to BEAR Scotland.

Road users travelling south on the A1 will be diverted off at the A6112 Grantshouse junction, continuing on the A6112 and A6105 through Preston, Duns and Chirnside, rejoining the A1 southbound at Berwick-upon-Tweed. This diversion will add around 21 minutes to affected journeys.

Northbound traffic will be diverted via the A1107 through Eyemouth and Coldingham, rejoining the A1 northbound at Tower Farm junction. This will add nine minutes to affected journeys.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s south east network manager, said: “We’re grateful to road users and local residents for their patience whilst these essential works are undertaken.

“Unfortunately, due to the high volume of traffic using this section of the A1 we have no option but to close the road to ensure the safety of the workforce and road users while resurfacing takes place.

“We understand that a road closure of this nature is disruptive and have planned the works to take place overnight when traffic flows are lower to reduce the impact.

“We have taken on feedback from local communities following previous works using the same closure. Advance consultations with local community councils and residents have guided the selection of alternative diversion routes for these works, as well as the timing of the programme.”