We have been informed by Scottsh Gas Networks of some planned gas main replacement works which will be affecting access to Newtongrage via the A7 (just past the Mining Museum). Here is the information we received: We’re looking to start work to replace the gas main within the Main Street area of Newtongrange on Saturday the 17 October 2020. Our project will be carried out by our contractor George Ritchie, Utilities on our behalf and will last approximately 5 weeks. To ensure everyone’s safety, local diversion routes will be in operation during this time. Parking suspensions will be in place for the duration of our works although access to driveways will always be maintained where possible. There will also be a requirement to use temporary signals from time to time. These may cause delays during peak periods. From the 17 October we need to close Main Street junction with Murderdean Road, Newtongrange to through vehicular traffic for approximately nine days. This phase of the project has been planned during the local school holidays. The local bus service will also be diverted during this time, please check with your service provider for exact routes. Information will be placed on bus stops in advance of works starting and bus operators will also have information on their websites and social media channels. One entrance to the Saughs will also be closed however access to this street will be available at all times. This will commence after completion of the above. A map showing the closure from 17 - 26 October is attached below:
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In our previous post, we outlined three TTROs that were due to come into effect today. From the comments received both on that post, our Facebook Page, direct messages and emails to the Community Council, it was clear the changes were not popular among residents and businesses. We gathered all the feedback and wrote back to Midlothian Council highlighting the concerns raised. Additionally, Councillor Muirhead commented on the Facebook post that these proposals had already been rejected and so it was unclear why the TTROs had been sent out to the Community Council in the first place. Our reply to the Council actually crossed with an email back from them which said: I am writing to advise that we are now NOT proceeding with any of the restrictions in the below noted Orders in our town centres, as outlined in the TTROs sent on Friday as part of our Spaces for People bid to SUStrans. We apologise for any confusion. While we cannot claim that our response had anything to do with the outcome, it is nevertheless welcome! Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback.
Stay safe - and remember to support the businesses on Main Street and throughout Gorebridge. The Community Council received today a set of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) detailed changes to be made to car parking in four Midlothian towns, including Gorebridge. These come into effect on Monday 3 August 2020. There are three orders implementing the following changes in Gorebridge:
This is all to allow for barriers to be placed on Main Street in order to effectively widen the pavement to allow for adequate social distancing of shoppers as part of Midlothian Council's Spaces for People initiative. Attached below are the TTROs received and the plans that go with them.
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