Langhope Rig Trial Run Rescheduled - 6th and 7th May
Due to unforeseen delays to the road improvement works at Martins House, the Langhope Rig Trial Run which was due to take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 22nd and morning of Wednesday 23rd April, has been rescheduled and will now take place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May 2014.
The rescheduled trial run will take place at the same proposed times as originally planned however timings are subject to change depending on conditions:
Tuesday 6th
9.30am to 12.30pm – Travel down the A68
12:30 pm – Approximate time to arrive at A68/A698 junction
12:45 pm – Approximate time to arrive in Denholm
13:15 pm – Approximate time to arrive in Hawick
13:45 pm – Approximate time to arrive at Martinshouse Bridge
14:00 pm – After navigating bridge pull into layby on offside of the road to allow driver to take 45 minute break
14:45 pm – Continue on the B711 towards site entrance
16:30 pm – Arrive at site entrance
Wednesday 7th
9:30 am – Commence test drive from layby onto the A68
9:45 am - Approximate time to arrive at A68/A698 junction
10:00 am - Approximate time to arrive in Denholm
10:30 am - Approximate time to arrive in Hawick
11:00 am - Approximate time to arrive at Martinshouse Bridge
13:00 pm – Arrive at site entrance
Although the delivery vehicle will be slow moving under police escort we will ensure that the delivery takes place safely and with as little disruption to other road users as possible. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles at all times and vehicles will be able to pass the trial run vehicle at a number of points along the route.
Traffic updates on the day will be communicated through Radio Borders. Information on the trial run can also be found on the Langhope Rig Project Website (www.sse.com/langhoperig) and on our project twitter feed (@Langhope).
If you have any further questions, or if you encounter any issues during the trial run please do not hesitate to contact myself, Kirstanne McDowall, on 07584 313 480 or email kirstanne.mcdowall@sse.com.