Tag: Branxton Substation
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Energy Projects Traffic and Travel Drop in
A Community Traffic and Travel Forum drop-in event took place on Tuesday 20th October in Innerwick Outdoor Centre.. Project information from the event is now available to view online.
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Traffic & Travel drop-in — 20 October 2026
Drop in at Innerwick Old School / Outdoor Centre, 3–7pm on 20 October 2026, for updates and questions about energy-project construction traffic and travel.
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Hedgerows: Branxton and Crystal Rig IV update, September 2026
This update records information published on 18 September 2026 about hedgerows and tree planting near energy-project works. Branxton substation and the C121 near Innerwick SP Energy Networks said it was reviewing detailed plans for road widening at the entrance to the new Branxton substation. Further surveys and assessment of clearance requirements were needed before decisions…
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Road closures near Innerwick
SP Energy Networks’ August 2026 update on road closures near Innerwick and access restrictions at the Bilsdean slip road. Check the operator’s latest information before travelling.
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Vehicle signage
The Community Traffic and Travel Forum’s proposal for energy projects for construction vehicle signage has now been adopted for all SP Energy Networks projects. We hope this will make it easier for community members to identify which project construction vehicles are associated with, and make reporting of any issues more streamlined. Thank you to SPEN…
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Branxton Substation enabling works
To complete the new A1 slip road the temporary traffic barrier must be removed to tie in the new road. This requires night shift working from 16th to 18th June. Works will be completed as quickly as possible, and steps will be taken to minimise noise. Forthcoming works include progressing the 3km haul road to the Branxton…
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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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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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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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Planning consent granted for Branxton Substation
East Lothian Council Planning Committee unanimously voted to grant consent for this keystone development at their meeting held 5 November. 27 residents submitted a total of 61 objections to the scheme. Two local residents and the Community Council spoke in objection at the committee but did not win the day. The notice of planning consent…