# Last Roads Policing Unit Closes | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-09-18T07:32:28+00:00
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The last roads policing unit in the Scottish Borders has shut down after nearly 60 years, with officers relocated to Midlothian—leaving a 2,000-mile stretch of road without dedicated traffic patrols. Police Scotland claims the move, driven by funding cuts, won’t impact road safety or visibility, but critics blast the lack of consultation and warn of officer fatigue after hour-long commutes. Despite assurances of continued coverage and Scotland’s strong per-capita policing, the closure marks a painful end for a unit deeply embedded in cross-border crime-fighting and youth road safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqe9e40p8jyjo More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/032b563a764dfd08 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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