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:
C46 Stichill to Ednam lasts 1 day
D6/6 Horseupcleuch lasts 1 day
C33 North Riccalton to Brundeanlaws lasts 1 day
D94/3 Letham lasts 1 day
B6399 Berryfell to Shankend lasts 1 day
A701 Logan Cottage to Polmood lasts 1 day
B6362 Stow to Lauder lasts 1 day
A6112 Preston lasts 1 day
A6105 Gavinton to Choicelee lasts 2 days
A7 Buckholm to Bowland lasts 2 days
A701 Halmyre to Noblehouse lasts 1 day
A701 Logan Cottage to Polmood lasts 1 day
B6357 Saughtree Station lasts 1 day
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.