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Bam Nuttall has submitted plans to close a major West Lothian road as part of a railway bridge reconstruction scheme in West Calder.
The project, which is being delivered by Network Rail, involves demolishing and replacing the structure on the A71 next to West Calder railway station.
The scheme is part of wider work on the Shotts line ahead of the electrification of the route by 2019. In addition, it is part of a Scottish Government programme of electrification which is being delivered by Network Rail.
To facilitate construction works, Bam Nuttall is seeking to close the route on 05 January 2017. The road will not fully reopen until 16 May 2017.
As part of the development, significant diversions and traffic management will be implemented, including temporary speed limits and weight restrictions on HGV's.
A council spokesperson said: "The road closure will result in a significant increase in traffic on alternative routes and our priority is to ensure that safety measures are put in place on these routes to protect both motorists and pedestrians."
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