(JAMES THOMSON FOOTBRIDGE, HAWICK)
(TEMPORARY CLOSING) ORDER 2023
The Scottish Borders Council (James Thomson Footbridge) (Temporary Closing) Order 2023 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 08:00 on 22 May 2023 and is expected to remain in effect until 18:00 on 30 September 2023 – 24 hour closure. The Order is required for Hawick Flood Protection Scheme works.
When the Order comes into effect no person shall walk or cycle across the James Thomson Footbridge, Hawick.
The alternative westbound pedestrian route is via Teviot Road, Victoria Footbridge and Commercial Road to the point of closure, 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
Acting Chief Officer, Corporate Governance
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984