Tour of Britain 2024

The race will operate under a rolling road closure, managed by the Police. This will mainly come into effect around 15 minutes before the first riders pass, and will be lifted once the race has passed.

There will be minimal restrictions required outwith Kelso. Some notable restictions are in place in Melrose and Jedburgh. Where restrictions are required, this is to ensure the safety of the race and spectators.

Maps of full road closures in Kelso and parking and other restrictions around the route can be viewed online.

Please note that due to the rolling road closure delays may be experienced along the race route and where it crosses other roads. This is particularly likely on the A68 between Jedburgh and the Ancrum junction and at St Boswells. Accordingly, some temporary speed restrictions will be in place for the safety of motorists.

Kelso road closures/parking restrictions

The following town centre road closures and restrictions will be in place before and during the event to facilitate the event and accommodate start/finish infrastructure.

Businesses expecting deliveries during these times can contact jwarcup@scotborders.gov.uk or events@scotborders.gov.uk with an idea of the time expected, area for unloading and duration of deliveries to enable solutions to be found where possible.

Residents expecting any home courier deliveries during these times are asked to make alternative arrangements.

Pedestrian access will be available at all times.

Residents can make use of on-street and off-street parking elsewhere in the town where this is not restricted. Border Ice Rink car park is also available for resident parking on Tuesday 3 September, as is Springwood Park between 7.30am and 6pm.

Roads closed Tuesday 3 September from 4am to 9pm

• Kelso Bridge, Kelso – from Maxwellheugh to Bridge Street
• Bridge Street, Kelso – from Kelso Bridge to The Square
• The Square, Kelso
• Roxburgh Street, Kelso – from The Square to a point 200 metres north of Union Street
• Horsemarket, Kelso – from The Square to Rose Lane
• Woodmarket, Kelso – from The Square to Simon Square
• Abbey Row, Kelso – from The Butts to Bridge Street
• Abbey Court, Kelso
• Mill Wynd, Kelso
• Peat Wynd
• Duns Wynd
• Vault Square

Alternative route

To avoid the town centre closures, follow Maxwellheugh, Station Road and the A698.

Sentries will be situated at closure points to advise the public.

Parking

The following car parks will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6pm on Monday 2 September to 9pm on Tuesday 3 September:

• The Knowes car park, Kelso
• Coal Market car park, Kelso - this closure is to allow the use of this car park for Blue Badge holders
• Market Square car park, Kelso
• Dardanelles car park west, Kelso
• Dardanelles car park east, Kelso

No Waiting

Parking will be prohibited on the following roads from 6pm on Monday 2 September to 9pm on Tuesday 3 September:

• Kelso Bridge, Kelso – from Maxwellheugh to Bridge Street
• Bridge Street, Kelso – from Kelso Bridge to The Square
• The Square, Kelso
• Roxburgh Street, Kelso – from The Square to Edinburgh Road
• Horsemarket, Kelso – from The Square to Rose Lane
• Woodmarket, Kelso – from The Square to Simon Square
• Abbey Row, Kelso – from The Butts to Bridge Street
• Union Street, Kelso - from Roxburgh Street to Crawford Street 
• The Butts, Kelso – from Abbey Row to The Knowes
• East Bowmont Street, Kelso – from Bowmont Street to Rose Lane
• Bowmont Street, Kelso – from Edinburgh Road to East Bowmont Street
• Rose Lane, Kelso – from Horsemarket to Shedden Park Road
• Shedden Park Road, Kelso – from Woodmarket to Sharpitlaw House
• A698 – from Shedden Park Road to Station Road
• Maxwellheugh, Kelso – from Station Road to Kelso Bridge
• Edinburgh Road, Kelso – from Bowmont Street to A6089
• A699 – from Teviot Bridge to Kelso Bridge
• Edenside Road, Kelso – from Rose Lane to Forestfield
• Simon Square – from Woodmarket to The Butts
• The Knowes, Kelso – from The Butts to Mayfield Gardens
• Coal Market Car Park
• Winchester Row – from Bowmont Street to Roxburgh Street
• Angraflat Road – from Edinburgh Road to Golf Course Road
• Golf Course Road – from Angraflat Road to Edenside Road
• Edenside Road – from Golf Course Road to Dryinghouse Lane
• Dryinghouse Lane – Edenside Road to Shedden Park Road

One Way

The one-way order on Union Street, from Roxburgh Street to Crawford Street, Kelso will be reversed on Tuesday 3 September from 3.45am to 9pm.

Temporary taxi rank

A temporary taxi rank will be situated on East Bowmont Street in the west half of the layby at Henderson’s Court between the hours of 3.45am and 9pm on Tuesday 3 September.

Temporary bus stop

A temporary bus stop will be situated on East Bowmont Street in the east half of the layby at Henderson’s Court for westbound buses between the hours of 3.45am and 9pm on Tuesday 3 September.

Parking restrictions and one-way orders in Melrose

One way

One way orders will be enacted on the following roads on Tuesday 3 September between the hours of 6am and 9pm:

• Annay Road, Melrose – a one way order in an easterly direction will be in force from the junction of St Marys Road to the junction with Dean Road, Newstead.
• Dean Road, Melrose – a one way order in a westerly direction will be in force from the junction with Annay Road to the junction of High Road, Melrose

Parking restrictions

Parking will be prohibited on the following roads from 10am until 4pm on Tuesday 3 September:

• B6374 High Cross Ave, Melrose – from Waverley Road to High Street
• B6374 High Street, Melrose – from High Cross Ave to Market Square
• B6374 Market Square, Melrose – from High Street to Dingleton Road
• B6359 Dingleton Road, Melrose – from Market Square to Chiefswood Road

Please note that parking at Borders General Hospital should be used by staff, patients and visitors only.

Parking restrictions outwith Kelso - Tuesday 3 September

Parking will be prohibited on the following roads between the times indicated:

Scott’s View - 10am to 9pm

• B6356 – from Dryburgh to its junction with the C78.

Coldstream - 10am to 2pm

• High Street, Coldstream – from Victoria Street to Guards Road – North side only

Leitholm - 10am to 2pm

• B6461 Main Street – from Ramsay Crescent to the C95

Greenlaw - 10am to 2pm

• A697 East High Street, Greenlaw – from Marchmont Rd to The Square
• A697 The Square, Greenlaw – from East High Street to West High Street
• A697 West High Street, Greenlaw – from The Square to Wester Row
• A6105 Wester Row, Greenlaw – from West High Street to Rosedene

Bemersyde - 10am to 4pm

• B6356 Main Street, Bemersyde – from West Farmhouse to the Smiddy

Gattonside - 10am to 4pm

• B6360 Main Street, Gattonside – from Hoebridge East Road to Bakers Road

Bowden Moor - 10am to 4pm

• B6359 Bowden Loch, Melrose – from the D17/4 to Longleefoot

Lilliesleaf - 10am to 2pm

• B6359 Main Street, Lilliesleaf – from D59-4 to B6400

B6358 Dunion Hill - 10am to 2pm

• B6358 Dunion Hill – from Knowesouth Burn to Larkhall Farm Cottages

Jedburgh - 10am to 2pm

• Castlegate, Jedburgh – from Greystone to Market Place
• Market Place, Jedburgh – from Castlegate to High Street
• High Street, Jedburgh – from Market Place to the A68