§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in the Official Report the number and location of temporary traffic lights installed on the A7 trunk road between Edinburgh and Galashiels, together with a statement of their purpose and expected duration of their placing.
§ Mr. YoungerOn 11 November 1982 there were three sets of temporary traffic lights in operation on the A7 trunk road between Edinburgh and Galashiels as follows:
Location, Purpose and Duration
1. Eskbank TollPublic utility works; duration not known.2. North Middleton BridgeTo restrict traffic to one side of the carriageway on this weak bridge. The bridge is to be propped but the traffic restriction will have to remain in force until a new bridge is opened in 2–3 years time.3. 0.6 km south of North Middleton BridgeTo protect traffic and the carriageway on a section of the road which is cracking and slipping. The extent of the remedial works required is being investigated. If no major works are required the temporary traffic lights could be removed by next summer.