A1 Resurfacing Works – 1st to 4th March

BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential resurfacing works to a section of the A1 trunk road, at the northbound approach to Thistly Cross roundabout. The works are programmed to be carried out under a full road closure from Dunbar to Haddington between 7:30pm – 6am from Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th March, with a signed diversion route in place. Please click for location plans and diversion routes for the works.

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A1 Trunk Road at Thorntonloch Resurfacing works – 5th to 13th July

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential resurfacing works on the A1 Trunk Road at Thorntonloch.

The works are programmed to be carried out under a full road closure between 7:30pm – 6am from Monday 5th July to Tuesday 13th July, with no works planned to be undertaken during the weekends. A signed diversion route will be in place between Old Craighall Roundabout and Berwick Bypass via the A720, A68, A697 and A6105, which adds an estimated 26 minutes and 6.6 miles to affected journeys

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times and physical distancing measures in line with Scottish Government guidance will be in place on site to ensure the safety of site staff. Local access will also be maintained throughout the duration of the works, although some disruption is inevitable.

If you require any further information on any of the proposed works please do not hesitate to contact Scott Dodds by email at SEConsultationRoads@bearscotland.co.uk.

Neighbourhood Watch Appeal for Information

At 11pm on Monday 10th August, a concerned member of the public contacted police to report seeing a female walking at the the side of the road, dressed in inappropriate clothing for the weather conditions and time of evening in East Lothian. She was last seen walking southbound between the roadway and treeline on the A1 near to the Cement Works, Dunbar. She is described as being aged between 25-35 years old, slim build with dark bobbed hair. Anyone with any information with regards this female or who may have witnessed her walking in this area should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 4199 of 10/08/20. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.