Work is to begin on a £120,000 road resurfacing scheme between Jedburgh and Hawick in the Scottish Borders.

A section of the A698 road will be closed for repair works at Knowesouth from 19 – 23 February and then from 26 – 27 February. Work will take place between 9am – 4.30pm each day. Preparatory works will take place from 12 to 16 February at 9am to 4.30pm, with traffic lights in operation. Diversions will be in place.


Cllr Gordon Edgar said: "This is an important resurfacing scheme which will provide an improved road for users of this busy route.

"We have tried to minimise the impact on local people and businesses by making this scheme a daytime closure which will not operate at weekends, while local businesses can still be accessed during the closure.

"We thank local people and road users in advance for their patience during these works."

(LM)