Motorists warned of upcoming East Lothian overnight road closures on the A1 between Haddington and Tranent
Resurfacing works to cause carriageway closures
Motorists using the A1 are advised that overnight northbound carriageway closures will be in place between Haddington and Tranent on weekday nights from June 25 to July 1.
These closures will allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to resurface two sections of the trunk road, renewing the road surface across over 1,600 metres of carriageway.
Carriageway closures on the motorway through East Lothian will be in place between 7.30pm and 6am each night.
On the nights of June 25, 26 and 29, the northbound carriageway of the A1 will be closed between Oaktree Junction and Gladsmuir Junction. A signed diversion route will be in place via the A199, adding approximately 0.2 miles and two minutes to affected journeys.
On the nights of June 30 and July 1, the northbound carriageway of the A1 will be closed between Gladsmuir Junction and Bankton Junction. A diversion will be signposted from Abbotsview Junction, via the A199, A6137, B1377 and A198, adding approximately 2.2 miles and 10 minutes to affected journeys.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “It is essential for the safety of the workforce and the public that we close the carriageway while resurfacing work takes place.
“We’ll do this at night to minimise any disruption, however please allow a few extra minutes for your journey if you do need to travel on the A1 on these nights.”.
Emergency services will be given access through the works at all times. Relevant stakeholders have been consulted in advance to make them aware of the plans.
All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions. Live traffic information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland.