A BRIDGE near Peebles has shut for “urgent” repairs, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has announced.

According to the council, the B7062 West Lodge Bridge, to the east of Peebles, shut at 8am today (July 12) and will remain closed until 6pm on Sunday (July 18).

A statement published by SBC states that an alternative route will be in place via the B7062, A72, B7088.

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