Category: Roads, traffic & transport
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EGL1 possible road closures on the U209 / Market Road
The Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project’s cable contractor is currently carrying out drilling works beneath the U209. We have received the following information to share with you: During this operation, we have experienced some unexpected drilling fluid breakouts at the surface within fields above the drill path. Although these are being closely monitored, there…
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Notice of Public Right of Way closure – A1 north side near Skateraw
We have received the following notice from SP Energy Networks’ Eastern Green Link 1 project about a scheduled path closure: To facilitate the construction of haul roads, trenching, and pipework ducting, and ensure public safety, we must temporarily restrict access to the track on the north side of the A1 near Skateraw. Periodic closure of the track…
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Community Transport Survey
East Lammermuir Community Council, in partnership with the East Lothian Climate Hub, are seeking views of local residents across East Lammermuir and surrounds, and people who work in the area, to help us better understand your transport needs. The East Lammermuir Local Place Plan identifies the community ask that a public or community transport service should be re-introduced to link…
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Branxton Substation updates
Bypass path and Bilsdean temporary traffic lights Branxton Project will be starting the bypass path in the opposite field South of the C120 on the 2nd February with one weeks work planned to complete ahead of road widening works & traffic management starting 16th February. Location shows on the map (path is in blue). They…
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Branxton Substation enabling works
Enabling works to construct a slip road off the A1 and other road works are due to begin shortly. To support this work, traffic management will be in place in the Bilsdean area to enable them to move materials to and from site. Tuesday 20th – Thursday 22ndJanuary: Traffic lights at the narrow road sections on…
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Community Transport Workshop
One of our four community ambitions is that a public or community transport service should be re-introduced to link the villages with Cockburnspath and Dunbar. We are holding a workshop on this theme on the evening of Thursday 22nd January in Stenton Village Hall, 6-9pm, to explore options together. Community Transport Association and East Lothian…
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Beth’s Blog – a partnership approach to construction impacts
What a whirl these last few months have been! Since I last wrote a blog post I have been developing and taking forward a set of five key priorities (external link — opens in a new tab) for the Energy Projects Partnership, with a significant focus on a series of workshops exploring ways to deliver…
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Active travel and walking survey
Let us know your views by 4th December! Fill in the online form here (external link — opens in a new tab) Following last night’s Active Travel workshop, we are sharing an opportunity for residents and visitors to share your experiences of walking, cycling or other forms of active travel in East Lammermuir and any…
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Lorries in Our Lanes
Monday 10th November 6:30 – 8pm Innerwick Old School House Join us on Monday 10th November for updates on the current and upcoming construction of energy projects, focused on their impacts on traffic and travel. There will be opportunity to hear your views on how disruption can be minimised for you as local residents. Updates…
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Electric cargo bike trial
Are you interested in trialling an electric cargo bike with your family, for free? The Tern GSD can carry two children and a load of shopping in large pannier bags. Sustaining Dunbar will be loaning the bike to community members for four week periods. For questions or more information, contact simon@sustainingdunbar.org
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LORRIES IN OUR LANES
You are invited to attend the “Lorries in our Lanes” public meeting. Tuesday 13th August 7pm- 8pm Innerwick Village Hall With the increase in construction traffic on our local road network, it is important we know what is working well and what is not. This is an opportunity for you to provide your feedback at…