The A702/A720 Trunk Road (Lothianburn) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 14(1)(a) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A702 Edinburgh – Abingdon Trunk Road forming the circulatory carriageway of the northern roundabout of the Lothianburn junction roundabout from the extended western kerb line of the central splitter island between the northbound entry to the A702/A720 northern roundabout and the southbound exit from the A702/ A720 northern roundabout, eastwards for a distance of 5 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road, will be in operation from 1 August 2026 until 31 January 2028 and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

The Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or a vehicle being used for carrying out the works

Alternative route

Alternative routes for traffic during the prohibition will be signposted. Detailed descriptions can also be obtained at AMEY, Caledonian House, West Kinfauins, Perth, PH2 7XY.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit Traffic Scotland.

S R LEES
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
177 Bothwell Street,
Glasgow
G2 7ER

Statement of Compatibility

The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights:

"In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A702/720 Trunk Road (Lothianburn) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2026 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act."

Start date 1 Aug 2026 End date 31 Jan 2027 Status Region