Linlithgow High Street and Water Yett Car park to close for a period as part of improvement works - see below for details
Works to improve footways and carriageways in Linlithgow will get underway soon. (Please share if you stay in or visit Linlithgow)
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 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/ ... 0-November
You can read about the rest of the planned work here: https://news.westlothian.gov.uk/article ... erway-soon