THE SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
(BORDERS FESTIVALS – LAUDER)
(TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2024
The Scottish Borders Council are making the above Order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, with the consent of Scottish Ministers under Section 16A(6), Section 16B(1)(b) and Section 16B(6)(b) of the said Act. The Order, which has a maximum duration of ninety-three days, will be in effect on 10 and 24 May, 29 and 31 July, 1 and 3 August 2024. The Order is required to facilitate the holding of relevant events relating to Lauder Common Riding 2024.
When the Order comes into effect no person shall (i) drive, or cause or permit to be driven any vehicle, or (ii) permit any vehicle to wait or to be parked, along those lengths of road on the dates and at the times specified in the Schedule below. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
N MCKINLAY
Director of Corporate Governance
SCHEDULE
Election Night – Friday 10th May 2024
Road Closures
From 19:45 to 20:30
Market Place
West High Street
The Avenue
Stow Road
Mid Row
Threepwood Ride – 24 May 2024
No Waiting
From 16:00 to 22:00
The Avenue
The unclassified road from Threepwood Crossroads heading in a northeast direction to the gateway where the horses arrive on to and leave the roadway
Road Closures
These closures will come into effect only at such times as instructed by a police officer in uniform and/or appropriate traffic signs are displayed on the affected lengths of road
From 17:30 to 18:45
The Avenue
A68 from The Avenue to Whitlaw Road
Whitlaw Road
From 21:00 to 22:00
Stow Road from Lauderhill roadend to West High Street
West High Street
The Avenue
Apprentice Ride – 29 July 2024
Road closures
From 09:30 to 12:00
These closures will come into effect only at such times as instructed by a police officer in uniform and/or appropriate traffic signs are displayed on the affected lengths of road
B6362 Stow to Lauder Road – from the 20mph signs at Stow to the 20mph signs at Lauder
Fancy Dress Parade – 31 July 2024
No Waiting
From 12:00 to 22:30
The Avenue
From 17:00 to 22:30
A68 – from East High Street northwards to the war memorial
Mid Row
Road Closures
From 18:00 to 21:00
A68 through Lauder from Thirlestane Drive to Brownsmuir Park (to allow the fancy dress parade to take place)
Alternative Route:
Northbound – divert eastbound via the B6362 to High Cross and north on the A697 to re-join the A68
Southbound – the above in reverse.
Rideout – 1 August 2024
No Waiting
From 12:00 to 21:00
The Avenue
Road Closures
From 17:30 to 21:00
These closures will come into effect only at such times as instructed by a police officer in uniform and/or appropriate traffic signs are displayed on the affected lengths of road
The Avenue
Market Place
Mid Row
Mill Wynd
C77 – from Mill Wynd to the Golf Course
B6362 Stow to Lauder Road – from the 20mph signs at Stow to the 20mph signs at Lauder
Whitlaw Road Industrial Estate
A68 – from Whitlaw Road Industrial Estate to The Avenue
Main Day – 3 August 2024
No Waiting
From 06:00 to 21:00
Market Place – including parking area
Mid Row
West High Street
Stow Road to Under Loan
The Loan
East High Street
Crofts Road
Mill Wynd
The Row
Castle Wynd
Factors Park
In front of the Fire Station
C77 Lauder to Galashiels Road – from Calfward Park to 10 metres past the entrance to the Golf Club
B6362 Lauder to Stow Road – from the roped entrance to the parking area to the cattle grid at the Waterin Stane
Road Closures
Closure 1
From 06:30 to 14:00
A68 through Lauder – from Thirlestane Drive to Brownsmuir Park (access will be permitted for horse boxes)
Alternative routes:
Northbound – divert eastbound via the B6362 to High Cross and north on the A697 to re-join the A68
Southbound – the above in reverse.
Closure 2
From 17:30 to 19:00
A68 through Lauder – from Thirlestane Drive to Brownsmuir Park (to allow the pipe band to parade and the traditional street dancing to take place in front of the Town Hall)
Alternative routes:
Northbound – divert eastbound via the B6362 to High Cross and north on the A697 to re-join the A68
Southbound – the above in reverse.
Closure 3
From 06:00 to 17:00
Manse Road
Croft Road
There is no alternative route
Closure 4
From 07:00 to 12:30 and 17:30 to 19:00
Mid Row – from Mill Wynd to Market Place
There is no alternative route
Closure 5
From 07:00 to 12:30
B6362 Stow to Lauder Road – from the 20mph signs at Stow to the 20mph signs at Lauder
Alternative route:
Eastbound – follow A7 south, A6091 east and A68 north
Westbound - the above in reverse
Closure 6
From 08:00 to 12:30
These closures will come into effect only at such times as instructed by a police officer in uniform and/or appropriate traffic signs are displayed on the affected lengths of road
Castle Wynd
The Row
The Loan
Stow Road
Whitlaw Road Industrial Estate
East High Street
Mid Row – from East High Street to Mill Wynd
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984