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

Hamilton Road T-Junction

From Monday 20th May, 3-way temporary traffic lights will be in place at the T-junction between Hamilton Road to Mansfield Road.

This is located outside Hawick Rugby Football Club to allow the road and junction layout to be progressed. The lights will be sensor driven to allow the best flow of traffic.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works.

Access to sporting facilities, businesses and community recycling centre are as normal.

James Thomson Footbridge

James Thomson Footbridge will be closed on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November 2024.

This is to carry out works associated with the installation of a flood barrier system as part of the finishing works.

The alternative route southbound is via Round Close, High Street, Tower Knowe, Sandbed and Albert Road to point of closure. The alternative route northbound is the above in reverse.

Mill Port

Vehicles are restricted from Mill Port for the finishing cladding works following the closure of the remaining gap in the flood protection wall.

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.