Project Details

Description

BEAR Scotland has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to carry out resurfacing of the A7 carriageway. The works will consist of resurfacing to a maximum inlay depth of 260mm and reinstatement of road markings for a length of approximately 1347m (1.02ha). The works will involve resurfacing over A7 Factory/Highmill Bridge and A7 Whiteshiels culvert. Construction activities for the resurfacing procedure are as follows:

  • Set up traffic management (TM) and mark out site,
  • Milling of existing bituminous material by road planer,
  • Jackhammer and compressor for breaking up surfaces not accessible by planer (e.g., around gullies),
  • Loader/excavator used to collect and move excess material,
  • Sweeper to collect loose material and provide clean laying surface,
  • Milled out/excavated materials all taken off site,
  • Tack/bond coat laid,
  • Base/binder material laid and compressed by paver (where required),
  • Material compacted using a heavy roller,
  • New bituminous surface course material laid by paver,
  • Material compacted using a heavy roller,
  • Mechanical sweeper to collect loose material,
  • HGV for removal and replacement of material,
  • Road markings and studs applied where necessary,
  • Remove TM and open road.

The works are programmed to be completed within the 2026/27 financial year with works expected to begin on the 5th of October 2026 for approximately five nights (19:30 – 06:00). TM will involve a full road closure with signed diversion via the A6088, B6357, and B7201. This will result in an additional 7.4 miles and 19 minutes travel time.

Location

The scheme is located on the A7 carriageway, approximately 800m north of the village of Langholm within the Dumfries and Galloway Council area (Figure 1.)