Leadburn Junction Improvements 

Leadburn junction is to be resurfaced and upgraded to improve safety.

Partnership working

In collaboration with Scottish Borders Council, Midlothian Council will start the work at the intersection of the Peebles Road A703 and the A701/A6094 on Monday 17 February. It is expected to take up to three weeks. Road users should expect traffic delays however these will be minimised. Any road diversion will also be made clear at the junction for users to follow.

Key route between Borders and Midlothian

Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for roads, Councillor Dianne Alexander said: “The junction serves a key connection for people travelling between Midlothian and Borders Council areas, North to Penicuik and Howgate, and South towards Eddleston and Peebles.

Busy junction

“The work is intended to improve safety at what is a very busy junction.” 

Project Works

The scheduled work will be done in two phases:

Phase 1:
The first phase will upgrade the surface layer of the carriageway. 

Phase 2:
Phase two involve further road safety features, including:

• Laying a high friction surface to improve skid resistance
• Installing solar active studs to make it easier to identify lanes
• Installing vehicle activated junction warning signs on all approaches

Project Timelines

The project is scheduled to last 2 to 3 weeks, with Phases 1 and 2 expected to last 7-10 days respectively.

Transport Scotland Approved

The collaboration works are fully funded by Transport Scotland, Road Safety Improvement Fund (RSIF).