Works to improve footways and carriageways in Linlithgow will get underway soon
A series of measures will be in place at different stages of the project with both road users and pedestrians advised to plan ahead.
This work is part of the one initiative and is taking place back to back in order to minimise disruption during other periods of the year.
Phase 1 - High Street and Water Yett Car Park- 28 October to 20 November
The first phase of upcoming works will take place between Monday 28 October and Wednesday 20 November on a section of the A803 High Street from the crossing outside the Medical Centre along to the Golden Chip shop. Additional works also being carried out in the Water Yett Car Park.
Work are to replace existing temporary footpath with improved drainage, new kerbing and making permanent footway extension on this section of the High Street & this will commence from Monday 28 October.
The initial stage of the works will take place under a 3-way traffic light system with shop and residential access still being maintained . Parking will be also be suspended on the High Street section of the works and on the vertical bays on the road into the Water Yett Car Park on the east side from Monday 28 October until 5pm on Tuesday 12 November.
The temporary traffic lights will be removed and a full road closure will then be put in place from 8am on Monday 11 November until 5pm on Wednesday the 20 November. This will cover the same location as mentioned above.
A signed diversion route suitable to for all road traffic will be in place via the A803, A706, A993, A904 and A803. Please note local businesses will remain open and local access for residents and business deliveries will be maintained during the closure period where possible. Emergency service vehicle access will be maintained.
Local bus routes will be impacted during this period. Details of any required changes to regular services will be shared.
The Water Yett Car Park will also be closed on 11 and 12 November.
Further information is available via the West Lothian Council website: https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/83345/A803-High-Street-Linlithgow-Road-Closure-Monday-11-November-Wednesday-20-November
Phase 2 - B9080 High Port - 18 to 25 November
Improvement work will then commence at B9080 High Port.
A parking suspension will be in place from Monday 18 November until Monday 25 November on parking bays on this stretch of road from the roundabout at Star and Garter to just before the rail bridge for road works.
This work will initially start off under a 4-way traffic light system from 18 to 20 November then change over to a full road closure from 21 - 24 November.
Please note this work will only start once work has been completed on Linlithgow High Street.
For more details, visit: https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/83344/B9080-High-Port-Linlithgow-Road-Closure-Thursday-21-November-Sunday-24-November
Phase 3 - Roundabout and footway near Star & Garter building - 25 to 29 November
3-way traffic lights will be in place at the roundabout at the front of the star and garter to allow for the installation of historic boundary stud markers on the roundabout. Work will also take place on the setts at the front of the Star and Garter Building.
