Fresh talks for long-running bypass bid

Fresh talks are planned in a long-running bid to see a bypass built around a Scottish Borders town.

The A7 Action Group wants to see the project get under way as soon as possible in Selkirk.

Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton contacted Transport Minister Humza Yousaf to invite him to meet the campaigners. He has agreed to hold discussions with them about a bypass and other safety and maintenance issues on the A7. Ms Hamilton, who also chairs the A7 Action Group, said she was sure local people would be “delighted” to be able to make their case.

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