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06/10/2026

TRAFFIC ORDERS : TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
A709 HIGH STREET, LOCHMABEN
Our ref: N/RM/D3400/MC
Application has been received for a temporary road closure of the above named road. Pertinent details of the
requested closure are as undernoted.
Please let me know of any observations that you wish to make within five working days of receipt of this
notification.
Source Of Request
Border Civils and Utitlites Ltd for SPEN
Location
A709 High Street, Lochmaben between the Town Hall and the junction to Castle Street
Reason
The following works are proposed on or near the road.
To facilitate LV main cable fault repairs.
Alternative Routes
Divert via (All Vehicles)
A709, B7076, A701, A75 and vice versa.
Pedestrian Access
Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Emergency Access
Will be available.
Timing of Closure
1730 on 24/10/26 to 2359 on 25/10/26

30/09/2026

ESSENTIAL RESURFACING ON THE A75 AT SPRINGHOLM

COMMENCES FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2026

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A75 at Springholm from 10pm on Friday 23rd October until 6am on Monday 26th October 2026 under a full weekend closure.

A75 traffic will be diverted as follows:

Westbound traffic will be directed to exit the A75 at Garroch Roundabout and follow Garroch Loaning, the A711 Cargenbridge Roundabout, the A711, the B794 Haugh Road and Main Street to re-join the A75 westbound at Chapleton Cottages junction.

Eastbound traffic will take the above diversion route in reverse.

Local diversions will also be in operation:

23/09/2026

Well, its been 3 weeks since we spotted any dog deposits along school road by the Hall. Thank you, much appreciated.

23/09/2026

Final harvest of the year happening over the next couple of days, it’s our Maize harvest (well worth a watch, especially as they start a new field). It’s a tricky harvest and due to the tall nature of the maize there’s often soil upset in the field, therefore mud on the road, please bear with us on this one, we’ll get the roads cleaned ASAP. The cows absolutely LOVE the Maize so it’s all worth while.

We will be operating a one way system, full trailers down the back road (dirtiest tyre time) and empty trailers through the village (cleanest tyre time). Big push on slurry next week to get emptied for winter. Hard to believe we are nearing the end of September.
Smallholmburn Farm’

12/09/2026

Ward 11 Annandale North
Carriageway Patching
14-18 Sep 2026 - B7068, Lockerbie-Bankshill, Spray Injection Patching

Surfacing
16-18 Sep 2026 - B7020 Vendace Burn - Road Closure
21-23 Sep 2026 - U746a Church Crescent - Road Closure
24-25 Sep 2026 - B7076 Junction, C19a to Over Bridge - Road Closure

08/09/2026

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release



ESSENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A75 BETWEEN GRETNA AND EASTRIGGS

COMMENCE FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2026

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing, vehicle restraint system (VRS) improvements, traffic sign renewal and drainage improvements on the A75 between Nivenhill Overbridge and Green Underpass. The works will commence on
Friday 9th October and are scheduled for completion on Friday 16th October 2026.

To allow the works to be carried out safely, the A75 will be closed continuously between the Gretna dual carriageway crossover and Eastriggs Junction from 8pm on Friday 9th October until 6am on Monday 12th October.

07/09/2026

Notification
Economy & Infrastructure – Roads & Infrastructure, Cargen Tower, Garroch Business Centre,
Garroch Loaning, Cargenbridge, Dumfries, DG2 8PN
07th September 2026
To: * From: Roads Manager
TRAFFIC ORDERS : TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
B7020 Vendace Burn, Lochmaben
Our ref: S/RM/D3400/RM
Application has been received for a temporary road closure of the above named road. Pertinent details of the
requested closure are as undernoted.
Please let me know of any observations that you wish to make within five working days of receipt of this
notification.
Source Of Request
Economy & Infrastructure - Roads & Infrastructure - Road Network Management for DGC
Location
B7020 Vendace Burn between Mill Bridge and Castle Hill, Lochmaben
Reason
The following works are proposed on or near the road.
To facilitate resurfacing works
Alternative Routes
Divert via (All Vehicles)
Via A709, B723, B725, B7020 and Vice Versa
Pedestrian Access
Pedestrian access will not be maintained.
Emergency Access
Will be available
Timing of Closure
16
th September to 18
th September 2026 - 9am to 5pm DailyDumf

05/09/2026

Have Your Say on the Future of Bus Services in Dumfries and Galloway
Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to take part in a major review of bus services across Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway Council, working with SWestrans, has launched a Bus Network Development Project to better understand how the region's bus network is meeting local needs and identify opportunities for improvement.

The engagement will gather views on what is working well, where there may be gaps in provision and how bus services can better connect people to employment, education, healthcare and other key destinations.

Feedback from the engagement will be considered alongside transport data and technical analysis to help inform future recommendations for the region's bus network.

Find out more and take part in the engagement by reading the full press release and completing the survey.

Read the full story
Take part in the engagement

04/09/2026

Ward 11 Annandale North
Surfacing
16-18 Sep 2026 -B7020 Vendace Burn - Road Closure

Sign Maintenance
7-8 Sep 2026 - A708, 'Welcome to Dumfries and Galloway' Sign
7-11 Sep 2026 - C99a, near C100 Junction - renew poles/signs
7-11 Sep 2026 - B7020, near Broomhill Road - renew poles/signs
7-11 Sep 2026 - B7020 / C23a, near Kinnel Bridge area - renew poles/signs
7-11 Sep 2026 - A701, North of Moffar near repeater station - renew poles/signs

Well its been 2 days since I last posted. Another four bags collected, 2 fresh from today.It seems such a shame that I h...
29/08/2026

Well its been 2 days since I last posted. Another four bags collected, 2 fresh from today.
It seems such a shame that I have to fill these posts in such a manner.
I will be talking to the council next week to see where we go next.

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