Bridge repairs mean road is now reopened
Published: Thursday 26 January 2023
Repairs to a bridge damaged by extensive flooding have now been completed.
An emergency road closure was needed on the A70, from the bridge over the Ponfeigh Burn to the east of Rigside, to the junction with Ponfeigh Road/B7055.
The road has now reopened following repairs and rebuilding to both sides of the bridge parapets and top sections, scour protection works at watercourse level, additional road drainage as well as clearing the existing road drainage in the area.
Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown, said: “We would like to thank road users for their patience during these works.
“The above pictures clearly show the level of damage caused to the bridge, and I would like to thank our team and the contractors who worked extremely hard to minimise the length of time the road was closed.”
28 June 2024
Financial pressure to continue for council
27 June 2024
Hairmyres Park and Ride plans
27 June 2024
Permits needed for burgundy bins from next year
27 June 2024
Wind Farm fund connects Carly to job success
27 June 2024
Golden opportunity for pupils to work for eagles
26 June 2024
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book at Memorial Hall
25 June 2024
Pupils helping with It’s Your Place campaign
24 June 2024
Flag raised to honour Armed Forces
24 June 2024
Report says pupil wellbeing at centre of school life
21 June 2024
Quarry Street pilot scheme improvements