Resurfacing work is to begin on the A7 road in the Scottish Borders.

The route will be shut from immediately north of the Torwoodlee Golf Club junction to Bowland crossroads from 9am to 3.30pm on 01 and 02 November.

The closure will allow patching and resurfacing works to take place, with motorists advised to use the A68 instead.

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Cllr Gordon Edgar said: "These works are the latest in a series of improvements to the stretch of the A7 road from Galashiels to the Midlothian border which SBC is responsible for.

"The Torsonce corner south of Stow was resurfaced in May this year, while the Council carried out improvements to Falahill, Crookston and the Heriot bends last year.

"The A7 is one of the busiest roads in the Borders, with around 5,400 vehicles using the northern section, but by carrying out the works between 9am and 3.30pm on both days the Council has attempted to minimise the disruption for commuters."

(LM)