Road works and closures

Surface Dressing

2026 Surface dressing programme

Surface dressing works are due to start week commencing Monday 1 June and are expected to last 3-4 weeks depending on weather conditions. The process involves spraying the carriageway with a bitumen binder followed by a layer of stone chippings which are compacted by mechanical roller. The carriageway is then swept within 48 hours of this of the process, however, loose chippings will be present on the site for a number of weeks until the chippings have been fully embedded into the surface. Sites will continue to be swept as necessary over this period with 20mph speed limit signs remaining in place until the final sweep has been completed.

Due to the available road widths and to comply with health and safety legislation, all sites will be carried out under a full road closure. Every effort will be made to maintain access for residents as much as possible, however, access to individual properties will be restricted for short periods until the works have passed.

If you have any specific access requirements or questions regarding these works please email placeroadsasset@scotborders.gov.uk or call 0300 100 1800.

The surface dressing programme consists of:

  • D72/6 Dykegatehead, Whitsome from 07.30-17.30
  • C46 Stichill to Ednam from 07.30-17.30
  • D6/6 Horseupcleuch from 07.30-17.30
  • C33 North Riccalton to Brundeanlaws from 07.30-17.30
  • D94/3 Letham from 07.30-17.30
  • B6399 Berryfell to Shankend from 07.30-17.30
  • A701 Logan Cottage to Polmood 07.30-17.30
  • B6362 Stow to Lauder from 07.30-17.30
  • A6112 Preston from 07.30-17.30
  • A6105 Gavinton to Choicelee from 08.30-17.30
  • A7 Buckholm to Bowland from 08.30-17.30
  • A701 Halmyre to Noblehouse from 07.30-17.30
  • A701 Logan Cottage to Polmood 07.30-17.30
  • B6357 Saughtree Station 07.30-17.30

All surface dressing programme closures are available to view .

*Please be aware that surface dressing works are highly weather-dependent. In the event of excessively hot or wet conditions, operations may be postponed, with the programme revised accordingly.