A bridge in Angus is to close in the new year to allow work on a multi-million pound flood prevention scheme to be carried out.

Brechin Bridge will close from mid-January 2016 for seven weeks as work nears its completion date in March.

Features of the project include:

• Bridge traffic signals upgraded, enabled by the installation of new ducts within the bridge carriageway

• Work to utilities in East Mill Road to connect them to the new pumping station and drainage in River Street

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• Construction of new flood wall next to East Mill Road.

The project is being carried out by Morrison Construction.

Traffic management plans and diversions will be in place.

Councillor Jeanette Gaul said: "The temporary closure of Brechin Bridge comes on the back of an already challenging traffic management plan for the scheme.

"The project delivery team are acutely aware of the potential inconvenience this may cause and wish to give advance notice to local residents, as well as people from other burgh towns with direct links to Brechin Bridge.

"These works are crucial in ensuring the future flood protection of residents and property in Brechin and we are very grateful for their patience and understanding."

(LM/JP)