Essential roadworks are to take place on one of East Kilbride's main roads.

From 7pm on Friday 6 September, the A749 Kingsway will be closed between the Whirlies Roundabout and the Kingsgate Roundabout. It will remain closed until 6am on Monday 9 September.

South Lanarkshire Council have said the closure is only between Law Place Roundabout and Whirlies, with the roundabouts at either end remaining open, while local access/egress for businesses will be available on the southbound carriageway.

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The alternative route will be signposted, and will be via Stewartfield Way, Queensway, the back on to the Kingsway.

Councillor Chris Thompson, Chair of the Council's Enterprise Services Committee, said: "We are carrying out this work at the weekend in a bid to minimise disruption to road users.

"It is advisable to avoid the area where possible or if that is not suitable please leave a little bit longer for your journey.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these works, but they are essential to improve the road surface."

(JP/CD)