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Plora Wood - Temporary Road Closure due to Tree Felling & Timber Harvesting

EH43 6ABPublished 18/09/26
Peeblesshire News • 

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Scottish Borders Council

www.scotborders.gov.uk

(D83/1 PLORA WOOD, INNERLEITHEN) (TEMPORARY CLOSING) NO 2 ORDER 2026

The Scottish Borders Council (D83/1 Plora Wood, Innerleithen) (Temporary Closing) No 2 Order 2026 has been made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The Order, which has a maximum duration of 18 months, will come into force on 22 September 2026 and is expected to remain in effect until 19 October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays only. The Order is required for Tree felling & timber harvesting.

When the Order comes into effect no person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven any vehicle along the D83/1 at Plora Wood, Innerleithen.

The alternative route for eastbound traffic is via Northeast on the B709, East on the A72, South on the D80/1 and West on the D83/1 to the point of closure, for westbound traffic the reverse of the foregoing.

A map showing the restriction and alternative routes can be seen at www.tellmescotland.gov.uk.

N MCKINLAY, Director of Corporate Governance

Scottish Borders – the place to live and work

How long will it take?

Planned start

22-Sept-2026

Estimated end

19-Oct-2026

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