A major road improvement programme is due to get underway next week in Aberdeenshire.

Surface dressing, laying of hot bitumen and chipping works will begin on Monday, 09 May.

However, motorists are being warned to take extra care and reduce speed when passing over treated sections of carriageway as there is a short-term heightened risk of skidding.

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The council's Head of Roads and Landscape Services, Phillip McKay, said: "Warning signs advising of surface dressing works are always erected prior to work starting, and remain in place for several days after the work has been carried out.

"While it sometimes may appear that a road is clear and suitable for normal use, there may still be loose chippings to watch out for, so I would urge road users to always adhere to advisory signs and drive at the appropriate speed.

"Driving at excessive speed over loose chippings can cause spinning and skidding, as well as chipping to windscreens and paintwork. I would urge road users to drive at the advised speed limit to avoid any accidents."

(LM/JP)