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Kelso / Galashiels - Temporary Road Closures & Speed Limit
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(B6396 PRESSENHILL, KELSO) (TEMPORARY CLOSING) ORDER 2026
The Scottish Borders Council (B6396 Pressenhill, Kelso) (Temporary Closing) 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 29 October 2026 and is expected to remain in effect for a period of one day between the hours of 10:00 and 17:00. The Order is required for Go Fibre works on the Northumberland side of the Border.
When the Order comes into effect no person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven any vehicle along the B6396 Pressenhill, Kelso.
The alternative route for eastbound traffic is via the B6396, B6352 and B6396 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
(C50 BOWMONT FOREST, KELSO) (TEMPORARY CLOSING) ORDER 2026
The Scottish Borders Council (C50 Bowmont Forest, Kelso) (Temporary Closing) 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 27 October 2026 and is expected to remain in effect for a period of four days between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 each day. The Order is required for resurfacing works.
When the Order comes into effect no person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven any vehicle along the C50 Bowmont Forest from the B6401 to the B6436.
The alternative route for northbound traffic is via the B6401, A698, B6352 and B6436 to the point of closure, for southbound 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
(FOOTPATH – CLOVENFORDS LINK, GALASHIELS) (TEMPORARY CLOSING) ORDER 2026
The Scottish Borders Council (Footpath – Clovenfords Link, Galashiels) (Temporary Closing) 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 six months, will come into force at 08:00 on 2 November 2026 and is expected to remain in effect until 16:00 on 6 November 2026. The Order is required for Scottish Power works. When the Order comes into effect no person shall walk, cycle, ride or wheel along the footpath at Clovenfords Link, Galashiels.
The alternative westbound pedestrian route is via Wood Street and Lea Brae, the eastbound pedestrian route is 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
(FOOTPATH – WHITE ROSE PLACE,
GALASHIELS) (TEMPORARY CLOSING) ORDER 2026
The Scottish Borders Council (Footpath – White Rose Place, Galashiels) (Temporary Closing) 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 six months, will come into force at 08:00 on 2 November 2026 and is expected to remain in effect until 16:00 on 6 November 2026. The Order is required for Scottish Power works.
When the Order comes into effect no person shall walk, cycle, ride or wheel along the footpath at White Rose Place, Galashiels.
The alternative pedestrian route will be signposted via Wilkie Gardens.
A map showing the restriction can be seen at www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
N MCKINLAY, Director of Corporate Governance
(B6360 ABBOTSFORD HOUSE ROAD)
(TEMPORARY 40MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2026
The Scottish Borders Council (B6360 Abbotsford House Road) (Temporary 40mph Speed Limit) 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 at 06:00 on 2 November 2026 and is expected to remain in effect until 06:00 on 31 December 2026. The Order is required to aid traffic flow through narrow section of the B6360 while Galafoot Bridge deck refurbishment works take place.
When the Order comes into effect no person shall drive or cause or permit to be driven any vehicle at a speed exceeding 40mph along the B6360 between the A7 and Abbotsford House.
A map showing the restriction can be seen at www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
N MCKINLAY, Director of Corporate Governance
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