Council:

Scottish Borders Council

Type:

Traffic

Published:
Expires:
Address:
James Thomson Footbridge

(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

 

Legislation Information

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Attachments:
PDF icon James Thomson Footbridge, Hawick plan.pdf