East Lothian Council has successfully secured £1.4m of Spaces for People funding to introduce a series of temporary changes to streets to provide more space for people to access businesses in our town centres and to exercise whilst observing current physical distancing health guidelines. Many local shops have been able to re-open for business this week and these temporary changes are focused on protecting public health, supporting social distancing and preventing a second wave of the outbreak by providing necessary space. Continue reading “Spaces for People introduce Temporary Changes to Our Town Streets”
Road Closure C122 at Thurston from Innerwick junction to junction at Smithy Row Cottages
It is the Councils intention to undertake carriageway resurfacing/repair work on the above road, commencing on Monday 24th February for 4 weeks, weather permitting. The extent of the main surfacing works and diversion route are shown on the drawing, DRG. NO. EL20769053-003 and TTRO. Works will be undertaken in three phases with traffic management as follows:-
Phases 1 and 2
In order to comply with current health and safety legislation, it will be necessary to close the road to through traffic between 09.00 and 16.00 commencing 24th February for 2 weeks, Monday to Friday only. Local access for residents will be granted where practicable whilst emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.
The diversion route will be via Innerwick village and the local diversion route will be signed. During phases 1 & 2 the Borders buses 253 will not be able to operate via Innerwick. The 253 will terminate all Innerwick services at Spot roundabout.
Phase 3
Commencing 9th March for 2 weeks the road will be open to vehicular traffic under temporary traffic lights with all bus services operating as normal. Delays may be experienced during this phase.
The above phases are subject to change should we experience inclement weather.
Ian King apologises in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause. If you have any queries or specific access requirements please contact him on 01620 827017.
Road Closure Oldhamstocks from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th February 2019
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order has been issued by East Lothian Council for a Road Closure at Oldhamstocks. A Section of carriageway of the C121 from its junction 21, with Ferneylea Cottages to its junction with the U121, and for a distance of 875m or thereby will be closed to facilitate utility works. Local access will be maintained.
Please click here to see the TTRO and diversion routes.