MOTORISTS in the Borders have been warned ahead of a closure on a major road starting from Monday (September 20).

The A7 is set to benefit from resurfacing works on 1.5km of its carriageway, according to road officials.

Due to the works, the road will be closed between Canonbie and Hawick between 7.30pm until 6am each night from the start of next week until Tuesday, October 5.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s south east network manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will help to address the defects on this section of the A7 and will greatly improve the experience for motorists.

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“It is essential that we close the road during these works to ensure the safety of road workers and motorists, however we’ve arranged for the project to take place overnight and at weekends to minimise the impact.

“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding. We’ll do all that we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.”

A diversion route will be signposted between Hawick and Canonbie via the B7201 / B6357 / A6088.

This diversion will add approximately six miles and 15 minutes to affected journeys, according to a BEAR Scotland spokesperson.