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This system is used to provide information to the public about larger scale incidents within the Lothian and Borders Area [2008-05-19 08:49:52]

Incident Related Travel Information

City of Edinburgh

Currently no update in this section.

East Lothian

24th May to 29th October 2008

ROAD CLOSURE – SILVER STREET, DUNBAR

To facilitate repairs to the Town House – Silver Street will be closed to through traffic

6 months

Date Posted: 21/05/08

Last updated - 22/05/2008 10:34

19TH JULY 2008

DUNBAR LIFEBOAT DAY

TO ASSIST WITH TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TO FACILITATE THE DUNBAR LIFEBOAT DAY WAITING, LOADING AND UNLOADING WILL BE PROHIBITED AS FOLLOWS:- 1. VICTORIA STREET - a. BOTH SIDES FROM THE JUNCTION WITH CASTLE STREET EASTWARDS TO THE JUNCTION WITH SHORE STREET A DISTANCE OF 130 METRES OR THEREBY 2. VICTORIA PLACE a. BOTH SIDES FROM VICTORIA STREET NORTHWARDS TO THE HARBOUR A DISTANCE OF 50 METRES OR THEREBY 3. THE HARBOUR a. BOTH SIDES FROM THE JUNCTION WITH VICTORIA PLACE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION TO THE JUNCTION WITH CASTLE GATE A DISTANCE OF 150 METRES OR THEREBY 4. CASTLE GATE a. BOTH SIDES FROM THE JUNCTION WITH THE HARBOUR IN A WESTERLY THEN SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO THE JUNCTION WITH VICTORIA STREET A DISTANCE OF 150 METRES OR THEREBY 5. LAMER STREET a. BOTH SIDES FROM THE JUNCTION WITH VICTORIA STREET SOTHWARDS TO THE JUNCTION WITH WRITERS COURT A DISTNACE OF 15 METRES OR THEREBY

07:00HRS TO 18:00HRS

Date Posted: 9TH May 2008

Last updated - 12/05/2008 10:44

09:00 hrs – Monday 25th February - 16:00 hrs Friday 18th July 2008

ROAD CLOSURE – C131 BIELMILL ROAD, DUNBAR

In order to assist with traffic management whilst works to facilitate the replacement and renewal of the existing bridge decking, is being carried out, the C131 Bielmill Road, will be closed to through traffic from a point approximately 1.0 km from its junction with the B6370 Gifford – Stenton Road, westwards for approximately 78 metres. The alternative route for vehicular traffic will be via the U184 Whittingehame – Biel road, the C132 Ruchlaw Mains Road, & the C102 Standingstone Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

Date Posted: 27th February 2008

Last updated - 27/02/2008 14:48

Midlothian

Currently no update in this section.

Scottish Borders

Currently no update in this section.

West Lothian

Currently no update in this section.

General Travel Information

The following links provide day-to-day travel information.

Travel Advice
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Provides travel updates by country for British Nationals travelling or working abroad
Transport Direct Door to door UK journey planner for both public transport and car journeys
UK Air Travel Links to major airports, reservation and enquiry contacts numbers for airlines
Travel News
BBC Travel Travel news for road, rail, air and ferries in the UK
British Airports Authority Detailed information on the UKs major airports including arrival and departure times
Forth Road Bridge Up to date information on traffic flow accross the Forth Road Bridge
National Rail Enquiries Detailed information on rail travel throughout the UK including arrival and departure times
Radio Forth Detailed traffic and travel news for the Lothian area
Scottish Roadworks Register Real time road works information for the whole of Scotland
Traffic Scotland Up to date information on traffic flow across Scotland's main roads