The scheme in the south of Scotland could meet the energy needs of about 30,000 homes.
The northbound carriageway from Carlisle to the Scotland border will shut from 20:00 BST next week.
The former Greens Hotel in Gretna near the Scotland-England border could become a business centre.
Construction will start soon on the artwork Cecil Balmond won a competition to design in 2011.
What do residents of south-west Scotland think of the expanding 20mph zones across the area?
The defendants are accused of mis-selling salmon products to supermarket chain Aldi.
Volunteer-led teams from Stranraer to Eyemouth draw up ideas to help create new jobs in their area.
The company says the number 80 town service in Annan and 579 school service from Gretna to Annan will end on 5 January.
It is hoped the Star of Caledonia will attract more than 200,000 visitors a year once it opens in 2027.
