A temporary road closure of Mansfield Road will take effect from Monday 13 February to allow for works associated with the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme to be undertaken.
Details of the temporary closure
The closure will last for a total of 14 weeks.
For the duration of the closure a diversion will be in place via Burnfoot with temporary pedestrian crossing points installed at the Burnfoot Community Hub and close to the post office and shops.
Closure to allow for susbstantial flood works to take place safely
The closure is necessary to allow for the first phase of construction work to complete a large section of floodwall on Mansfield Road between the existing SBC yard (next to the Scottish Water treatment works) linking down to the recently constructed floodwall at the Hamilton Road roundabout.
Due to the challenging nature of the works, including the depth of the excavation required and the size of the reinforced concrete foundations, the closure will last until mid-May.
Following the completion of the phase one works, traffic will be restored via a temporary diversion route through the Scottish Water treatment works, with the remaining works to connect the two sections of floodwall completed under traffic light control.
The footpath along Mansfield Road will remain open for pedestrians throughout the entire period of construction works.
Changes to services as a result of road closure
Access to Hawick Recycling Centre for the 14 weeks of the road closure will be via Burnfoot.
The numbers 48 and 49 bus services will divert via Wilton Hill and Burnfoot Road for the duration of the closure. Arrival and departure times at Burnfoot Shops remains the same.
Passengers from Hamilton Road can still board these services a short distance away on Wilson Drive.
Executive Member for Environment & Transport Jenny Linehan:
“Whilst I know this road closure will temporarily disrupt locals, it is necessary to ensure this significant section of flood wall is installed properly and safely.
“I would like to apologise in advance to residents of the local community for any inconvenience caused during this period and thank you for your patience.
“I am pleased to report that the work associated with the flood scheme continues at great pace with the project remaining on track to be completed by the end of this year.
“Once completed, it will be one of the biggest flood protection schemes ever undertaken in the UK with over 900 homes running along the Teviot protected. It’s an absolutely vital investment for the town of Hawick providing modern, effective flood defences whilst also providing security and peace of mind to residents.”