TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Aim

Our aim is to manage the delivery of the Scheme’s construction works with minimal impact on traffic, pedestrians, households and businesses within the town.

However, the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme is, by any standards, a major construction project and it is inevitable that it will involve some disruption to traffic and pedestrians.  We are committed to keeping road and footpath users up-to-date with the latest information on road works.

Extensive signage will be placed around the town to help drivers identify any diversions that are in place.

Decisions on the most effective way to manage traffic during the construction works have been achieved in partnership with the statutory traffic authorities (Scottish Borders Council, Transport Scotland and emergency services) and with local community traffic management working groups.

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

There are a number of ways you can keep in touch with the latest traffic management news.

This website and our social media channels are the “go-to” destinations for the latest traffic management information coming from the project.

Our quarterly newsletter also contains information on upcoming road and traffic issues.

As appropriate, public notices and letter drops to households and businesses in impacted areas will be employed.

Notices in the local press and media will also feature, so keep an eye out for these as well.

Any issues relating to the A7 trunk route (which includes Commercial Road) will also be displayed on Traffic Scotland’s website.

Current Traffic Information

Lower Mansfield Road

There is currently a short one-lane diversion in place at Lower Mansfield Road.

Teviot Road and Walters Wynd

Teviot Road is under a one-lane closure under traffic light control. Walters Wynd is closed to accommodate the Teviot Road traffic lights and also for completion of the pumping station.

Laidlaw Terrace

Laidlaw Terrace remains closed to allow the streetscape works to take place for the Active Travel Network. The diversion route northbound is via Dovecote Street and North Bridge Street. The reverse applies for those travelling southbound.

Mill Port

Vehicles are restricted from Mill Port for the flood protection wall to be constructed.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Pedestrian Diversions

Weensland Riverside Path

The riverside footpath from Glebe Mill Street to Oliver Park is currently closed.

This is to allow construction of the flood protection wall, Active Travel Network, landscaping and associated lighting.