Question reference: S5W-31310
- Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 19 August 2020
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 2 September 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what contact it has had with Transport Scotland regarding the reopening of the A68 following the recent collapse of part of the road due to bad weather, and what the timescale is for the reopening.
Answer
Transport Scotland is in daily contact with the Scottish Government regarding the repair works being progressed at the A68 Fala to allow the road to reopen in the quickest and safest possible manner. The road is anticipated to reopen in early September subject to avoiding any adverse weather or unforeseen challenges at the site.