A BUSY section of the A1 has been closed to allow for the recovery of a vehicle after it was apparently blown over by high winds.
Reports on social media said a lorry had blown over near Torness Power Station.
Now, Traffic Scotland has confirmed that a section of the A1, between the Spott Roundabout and Cockburnspath Roundabout, has been closed from just after 9.35am.
❗️NEW ⌚️09:36
🗺️#A1 South of Spott Roundabout - Cockburnspath Roundabout
⛔️The A1 is ⛔️CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ⛔️ for the recovery of a vehicle.
🚗Traffic is being diverted by Crowhill.
Allow extra time for your journey.
Check your journey at https://t.co/YhNVx5Wisl pic.twitter.com/JhGSLb6qTy— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 17, 2026
Traffic is being diverted by Crowhill and motorists are being urged to allow extra time for their journey.
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