Surface Dressing
2025 Surface dressing programme
Surface dressing works are due to start week commencing 2 June and are expected to last 4-5 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 e-mail placeroadsasset@scotborders.gov.uk or call 0300 100 1800 and request to speak to either Paul Matthewson, Jason Mains or Keith Millar. Alternatively please speak to staff on site who will usually be able to accommodate your needs.
The surface dressing programme consists of:
- A7 20’s - 9:00-17:00
- A7 Falahill - 9:00-17:00
- A703 Milkieston - 9:00-17:00
- A6105 Foulden - 9:00-17:00
- C86 Bassensdean - 7:30-17:00
- B6400 Whitehouse - 7:30-17:00
- B7009 Singlie - 9:00-17:00
- A708 Muchra - 9:00-17:00
- B711 Buccleuch - 7:30-17:00
- B711 Alemoor - 7:30-17:00
- D94/3 Letham - 7:30-17:00
*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.